December 2015

Babysitting

Choking child

Children especially between 1-5 years old often place objects in their mouth. This is how they explore their surroundings. Some small-sized objects such as beads, marbles and button batteries can easily get stuck in the airway and cause choking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYxPDzAWrRU The ideal way to avoid this is to ensure that small-sized objects are stored out […]

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What to do with ringworm and other fungal infections?

It is important to note that ringworm is a typical fungal infection that can cause reddish or silver ring-link rash on the skin. Ringworm typically affects the legs and arms but can manifest on almost any part of the body. Other similar fungal infections can affect the feet, scalp, nails and groin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2htfUXd2zf0 These fungal

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