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As the mornings are getting mistier and the kids start swapping coughs and colds at school, our thoughts are already turning to the winter flu season – and how to avoid it. I have had a number of inquiries from friends, colleagues and course participants in the past few days about what exactly are the […]
4th October 2012
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New shoes, schoolbags, uniforms and stationery are now purchased and your family is starting to settle back in to their usual routine after the summer break. But this routine can easily be rudely interrupted by one of your kids picking up an infection and then passing it on to everyone else. Just what you need! […]
13th September 2012
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They can appear suddenly at 3am, or maybe gradually in the middle of the supermarket, or perhaps just as you are rushing out the door to get to school on time. So what can cause a tummy ache in a child? Think about what organs are in the tummy. The tummy ache might be coming […]
27th August 2012
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So it’s that time of year when many of us are counting the weeks, or even days, till our summer holiday. Whether you are exploring locally or travelling to exotic climes, be prepared, be safe and be sure not to return with anything more than photos, memories and souvenirs. Here are some hints and tips […]
20th June 2012
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Further to my recent blog post about how to access emergency medical care for your child, another question has arisen about ambulances and whether their cost is covered by health insurance. As you all know, a level of basic health insurance is compulsory in Switzerland. The Federal Office of Public Health in Switzerland produces a […]
8th June 2012
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In my capacity as one of the Medical Directors of HealthFirst, this week I was asked to write something for the Moms-in-Vaud yahoo group blog about how to access emergency medical care for children in the Vaud/Geneva area. I thought that I would also share this here. In a medical emergency…… The most important thing […]
5th June 2012
