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Dr Candice Royal

Paediatrician and parent. Child health enthusiast, sharing real factual information to help raise the next generation.

13/09/2024

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17/08/2022

There have been some changes…

Many of you may already have met Alma Van Zyl, the newest member of the KidsAllergy team. Alma will be functioning as my receptionist alongside Gina.

To facilitate better communication and improve efficiency, we have added an additional phone line.

Please use 021 510 2784 for bookings/ queries for Dr Royal or email admin@kidsallergy.co.za

You can also use our website www.kidsallergy.co.za to make an appointment online.

We are very happy to welcome Alma to the practice 🤗

27/04/2022

HAPPY FREEDOM DAY 🇿🇦

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16/04/2022

My beautiful hometown is suffering and KZN needs our help!

With the rain continuing to fall, many have lost their lives, homes and everything they own. Thousands left stranded, cold and hungry. Let us help where we can…
Details on slides ➡️

Please consider donating to or .of.the.givers who are doing incredible work to reach these communities.

If you are living in KZN and can reach these drop off points and Care Bears Playland are doing a blanket collection over the next few days.

Thank you for your giving hearts - those from near and far.

08/03/2022

Happy International Women’s Day!

Here’s to strong women.
May we know them.
May we raise them.
May we be them.

22/02/2022

VACCINATION CHANGES

There have been many changes to the COVID-19 vaccination schedules over time so I just thought I would put out a summary on the regulations as they stand today:

PFIZER
~The Pfizer primary series is TWO doses. The interval between the doses must be at least 21 days.
~The Pfizer booster dose maintains the immunity produced by the primary series and can be given 90 days after the second injection. One can also now choose to have a dose of the J&J vaccine as a booster, again the interval is 90 days after the second Pfizer dose.

J & J
~The J&J primary series is a single dose ie just ONE injection.
~A booster dose of either Pfizer or J&J can be given 60 days after the first injection.

The decision as to which booster is given is made based on adverse effects experienced, vaccine availability and the preference of the person being vaccinated.

16/02/2022

CAULI/BROCCOLI FLATBREADS

Let me know what you think?

27/01/2022

Some tips on how to manage your child’s FEVER at home…

Helpful idea:
Print out the fever dosing guideline sheet and keep in your medicine box at home

20/01/2022

BACK TO SCHOOL

Wishing all our little clients a wonderful start to the school year. I have so enjoyed seeing their first day photos- smartly dressed and brimming excitement. Back to school, however, also means back to bugs and many of you have been asking what one can do to keep children healthy and in class. Here are a few tips:

1. SLEEP
It may seem obvious but children need a structured bedtime routine and sufficient sleep to rest, heal, and grow. This keeps them healthy, attentive and energetic.
- Pre-schoolers need 10-13 hours of sleep per night.
- Children ages 6- 13 years require 9-11 hours.
- Teens need 8-10 hours but this is a time when the body’s sleeping pattern is reset and melatonin is released later at night, making it harder to fall asleep as early as in childhood (and consequently harder to wake up early). Sleep hygiene is subsequently very important in this phase to prevent sleep deficits.

2. DIET
There is no substitute for a diet with wide variety and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Planning for the week ahead goes a long way to help the preparation of easily assembled, healthy lunchboxes.

3. CONNECTION
New is always daunting. Anxiety and stress have a definite impact on physical health. Being anxious may manifest in very real physical symptoms like sore tummies and headaches whilst prolonged stress impacts on our ability to fight infections. Make sure to spend a little bit of time each day to talk through any worries your child may have. Don’t dismiss their concerns; their fears are as real as your own, no matter how trivial they may seem, but instead provide a safe space to talk it through.

4. SUPPLEMENTS
Despite the overwhelming array of supplements available, the evidence that many ‘immune boosting’ products is limited.

Which have some science behind them?
- Zinc: both for prevention and for reducing the duration of illnesses
- Vitamin C: some studies show a reduction in the duration of a respiratory illness when supplemented at the start of symptoms
- Vitamin D: deficiency may lead to increase susceptibility to infection and should be supplemented if your child is at risk
- Multivitamins: if your child’s diet is nutritionally incomplete due to picky eating, food allergies or intolerances, a good multivitamin is essential to keep them healthy
- Pro-biotics: supplementation on a daily basis has not been shown to be beneficial in healthy children but has been shown to reduce the duration of gastroenteritis.

Wishing you all a healthy, happy school year.

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213, The Park Complex
Cape Town
7405

Website

http://www.kidsallergy.co.za/

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