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Category: Illnesses

Apr 26
8 Health Tips for Families in Chiang Mai

Ensuring your family’s well-being in Chiang Mai presents unique challenges, from the rainy season’s bacteria breeding grounds to the city’s poor air quality and intense heat. Drawing from our decade-long […]

  • Allergies
Apr 26
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Children

Dengue hemorrhagic fever in children can prove to be fatal. However, it’s important to know that early treatment can save a child’s life. Dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome […]

Apr 26
What You Need to Know about the Zika Virus

The recent increase in the number of Zika virus transmissions in Thailand has raised alarms in our community. Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has reported to Reuters that they have […]

Apr 26
7 Things Parents Should Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Here are 7 important things parents should know about Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), a common viral illness in children, often seen in school outbreaks:

Jan 15
Avoiding a High-Risk Pregnancy

A child is the greatest gift for parents. However, nothing is ever certain. Parents-to-be should always take extra care throughout the entire nine months of a pregnancy because it is […]

  • Babies
Oct 17
Pinktober – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pinktober marks the annual observance of breast cancer awareness, aiming to combat one of the foremost causes of cancer-related fatalities in women worldwide. To all the mothers, grandmothers, and women […]

Apr 27
The Heat is On: Avoiding Heatstroke During the Thai Summer Months

The hottest time of the year is definitely here, the sky-high temperatures that are common in Thailand between the months of April through May make it tough getting the kids […]

Apr 15
Crying over Spilt Milk: A Reflux Story

Newborns are just the worst communicators, wouldn’t it be nice if when we are trying everything to stop our babies crying they could just tell us what they want. Crying […]

Mar 26
The Growing Measles Problem in Thailand

Measles is highly contagious yet relatively easily avoidable. We have a safe, effective, inexpensive vaccine against this highly contagious disease. Despite this, many are still hesitant to vaccinate their children […]

Mar 26
An Ounce of Prevention, a Pound of Cure: Vaccinations Save Lives

From newborns to the elderly, everyone should stay up-to-date on their vaccinations. Early on, babies should maintain a rigorous vaccination schedule to ensure the greatest level of protection possible. Preventable […]