Kids Health Info

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Kids Health Info

Based on the hugely popular RCH Kids Health Info fact sheets, the Kids Health Info podcast explores common topics and concerns with experts in children's health from The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. To view the Kids Health Info fact sheets visit: www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/

  1. Episode 4: Winter wellness: Whooping cough - keeping your family safe

    1D AGO

    Episode 4: Winter wellness: Whooping cough - keeping your family safe

    Do you know what a ‘whoop’ sounds like? Could you tell if your child had whooping cough? Would you know how to stop it spreading through your household? Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Director of General Medicine at the RCH, Dr Sarah McNab to unpack the signs and symptoms of whooping cough in this episode of the Kids Health Info Podcast.  This episode is part four of our winter wellness season. Listen to the full season to prepare your family for the cooler months. Each episode contains useful tips about illnesses that spread more often in winter.  Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal  Explore related Kids Health Info fact sheets here:    Kids Health Info : Whooping cough

    10 min
  2. Episode 3: Winter wellness: Understanding RSV

    1D AGO

    Episode 3: Winter wellness: Understanding RSV

    What is RSV and how concerned should you be about this virus? Who can have the new RSV immunisation this winter? In this episode of the Kids Health Info Podcast our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by paediatrician and immunisation expert, Dr Margie Danchin to discuss what RSV is, what it looks like in children of different ages and how you can protect your family this winter.   This episode is part three of our winter wellness season. Listen to the full season to prepare your family for the cooler months. Each episode contains useful tips about illnesses that spread more often in winter.  Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal  Explore related Kids Health Info fact sheets here:    Kids Health Info : Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    7 min
  3. Episode 2: Winter wellness: Colds, flu and COVID – what your family can do

    1D AGO

    Episode 2: Winter wellness: Colds, flu and COVID – what your family can do

    When the sniffles, cough and fever arrive in your home this winter, rest assured you have the right information on hand to navigate what lies ahead.   In this episode of the Kids Health Info podcast Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by paediatrician, Dr Margie Danchin to explore whether it’s important to know the difference between illnesses and whether COVID is really still around this winter.  This episode is part two of our winter wellness season. Listen to the full season to prepare your family for the cooler months. Each episode contains useful tips about illnesses that spread more often in winter.  Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal  Explore related Kids Health Info fact sheets here:  Kids Health Info : Viral illnesses  Kids Health Info : Cough  Kids Health Info : Influenza (the flu)  Kids Health Info : Influenza (flu) vaccine  Kids Health Info : Coronavirus COVID-19

    8 min
  4. Episode 1: Winter wellness: Staying well this winter

    1D AGO

    Episode 1: Winter wellness: Staying well this winter

    Winter can be a tiring time of year and when multiple family members get sick at once, exhaustion levels can peak. While some illness is inevitable, especially when children are young and their immune systems are developing, there are steps you can take to prepare for the season ahead.   In this episode of the Kids Health Info Podcast, your host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Infectious Disease Expert Dr Linny Phuong to discuss winter wellness for your family.    This episode is part one of our winter wellness season. Listen to the full season to prepare your family for the cooler months. Each episode contains useful tips about illnesses that spread more often in winter.   Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal  Explore related Kids Health Info fact sheets here:   Kids Health Info : Vaccination and needle phobia  Kids Health Info : Viral illnesses

    8 min
  5. Bonus episode: Car seat safety

    APR 1 · BONUS

    Bonus episode: Car seat safety

    We know that parents want to keep their children as safe as they can at all times. But when it comes to traveling in the car, the law and the safety advice aren’t aligned, making it tough for parents to know what to do. In this bonus episode of the Kids Health Info Podcast, your host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Trauma Specialist, Dr Warwick Teague, to discuss the choices that parents can make to keep their child safe in the car.   The National Child Health Poll surveyed more than 1,600 Australian parents of children aged between 0 months to 12 years to understand their car seat practices and awareness of safe restraint recommendations. These findings have helped guide the inclusion of advice within this episode.    The National Child Health Poll and Kids Health Info are funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal.  Explore our fact sheets on car seat safety here:  Kids Health Info : Car seat safety

    17 min
  6. Bonus episode: Healthy sleep habits

    FEB 12 · BONUS

    Bonus episode: Healthy sleep habits

    A healthy night’s sleep is key to a child’s overall health and wellbeing, but what can parents do to help make that happen? In this bonus episode of the Kids Health Info Podcast, your host Dr Anthea Rhodes, paediatrician and Director of the National Child Health Poll chats to Dr Moya Vandeleur, respiratory and sleep paediatrician. Dr Moya offers advice for parents on how to create healthy sleep habits in their homes and delves into some of the findings from the Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll.   The National Child Health Poll surveyed more than 1,600 Australian parents of school-aged children (5-17 years) about their beliefs regarding sleep and their child’s sleep habits and common bedtime myths. These findings have helped guide the inclusion of advice within this episode.    The National Child Health Poll and Kids Health Info are funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal.  Explore our fact sheets on sleep here:   Kids Health Info : Sleep problems - children and teens  Kids Health Info : Sleep problems - babies and toddlers

    12 min
  7. Pain and pain relief

    12/14/2022

    Pain and pain relief

    Finding the cause of pain in children and what to do about it can be one of the trickiest things for parents to manage. In this episode, Anthea is joined by Dr Nadine Sharples from the Emergency Department at The Royal Children's Hospital to share lots of practical advice on pain and pain relief in kids.  For more information RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - pain relief for children Victorian Poisons Information Centre RCH Kids Health Info Podcast - Head injuries RCH Kids Health Info Podcast - Viruses and fevers RCH Kids Health Info Podcast - Headaches and tummy aches

    11 min
  8. Hand, foot and mouth disease

    12/06/2022

    Hand, foot and mouth disease

    Hand, foot and mouth disease is one of those things that seems to always be "going around". In fact, it's one of our most asked about topics. In this episode, Lexi speaks with Dr Gabrielle Haeusler, an infectious diseases specialist, to understand the signs of HFMD and discuss some prevention and treatment strategies. Click here to read our RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet on Hand, foot and mouth disease.

    12 min
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    Based on the hugely popular RCH Kids Health Info fact sheets, the Kids Health Info podcast explores common topics and concerns with experts in children's health from The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. To view the Kids Health Info fact sheets visit: www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/

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      The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      53
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © Copyright The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne

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