Child Health & Growth
Childhood illness, feeding and growth, seen the same day
Children are seen for the ordinary things: fevers, coughs, ear pain, rashes, tummy upsets, feeding trouble and worries about growth or development. A child who is unwell is assessed the same day. Height and weight are plotted so a pattern can be seen rather than one reading judged in isolation, and the vaccination record is checked at every visit. Parents are told plainly which illnesses run their course at home, what to watch for, and which signs mean going straight to a hospital.
- Same-day appointments for a child who is unwell
- Growth plotted over time, not judged from a single measurement
- Vaccination record checked and brought up to date at any visit
- Plain guidance on what to watch for at home, and what cannot wait
What to expect
- 01
Check and examine
A full examination, with weight, height and temperature recorded and plotted.
- 02
Explain to the parent
What is causing it, how long it usually lasts, and what is safe to manage at home.
- 03
Safety net
The specific signs that mean coming back the same day or going to an emergency department.
Common questions
- My baby has a fever. Should I come in or go to a hospital?
- Any baby under three months with a fever should be seen at a hospital, not a clinic. Older children can usually be assessed here, but go straight to an emergency department for breathing difficulty, drowsiness, a rash that does not fade when pressed, or a fit.
- I am worried my child is too small for their age.
- Bring the child's records if you have them. Growth is judged from the pattern over months, so one visit sets the baseline and the next tells us far more.
- Can vaccinations be given if my child has a cold?
- Usually yes. A mild cold without a high fever is not a reason to delay. The doctor will check the child before giving anything.
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