Dr Nagui Chouha, Pediatric Consultant.

23/05/2026

Measles is highly contagious, and the best method of prevention is vaccination. Live particles of the measles virus can live in the air long after an infected person leaves the room, meaning anyone in crowded spaces can come in contact with the virus.

Ask your pediatrician if you have any questions about the MMR vaccine or measles.
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23/05/2026

Protecting a newborn means being mindful, respectful, and putting the baby’s health first. Visitors should make sure they are up to date on vaccines like TDAP, flu, and COVID before meeting a newborn, practice good hygiene like hand washing, and postpone the visit if they feel sick. Taking precautions before meeting new babies helps keep their first days safe, calm, and healthy.

30/04/2026

More than a third of toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder outgrew the disorder by the time they were about 6 years old, according to a new study from Boston Children's Hospital researchers.

30/04/2026

Whether your vision isn’t what it used to be, or never was that great, there are things you can do to get your eye health back on track: https://wb.md/4cEkRmQ

30/04/2026

Potassium is a mineral that helps your cells work the right way. It helps make the electricity that lets your cells do their jobs. Your nerves and muscles -- including your heart -- might not work the way they should if you don’t get enough. https://wb.md/4cVGOhs

30/04/2026

14/04/2026

Did you know dried apricots are higher in most nutrients than fresh apricots? A serving of 5-6 dried apricots has more than four times the fiber than a whole fresh apricot! More on dried foods: https://wb.md/4mAPaQ9

14/04/2026

Some viruses -- tiny living things that cause colds -- can live on surfaces for hours. Regular hand washing is your best strategy to keep them from getting inside your body. And of course, if you're the one who's sick, washing up will keep you from spreading your germs. https://wb.md/4moxarY

14/04/2026

Depending on the angle, your head can weigh 27 to 60 pounds, so your neck muscles will get a real workout if you angle your face down for multiple hours daily to look at your phone or computer. If you feel tension or soreness in your neck, you may have text neck syndrome. https://wb.md/3OeV8ZW