Dr Marian de Jager - Child Specialist

25/12/2023

01/10/2023

Nuwe adres: 6 Thys Vissie Str, Stilbaai. Naby OK en Carewell Hospitaal.
Tel: 082 299 4136

10/04/2023

From Dr M de Jager and family, wishing everyone a Blessed Family Day!

05/04/2023

❗Viral VS Bacterial❗

Coughing and wheezing, sniffles and sneezing are all symptoms of a cold, flu or even a sinus infection.
These symptoms may leave you feeling down and lousy. Over-the-counter medication may have not eased the symptoms… Need something stronger?
*Well 💊antibiotics may do the trick, but this all depends on what you have.
*Taking an antibiotic particularly for a cold can be a problem, thanks to the common misconception that antibiotics can treat all types of infections.

According to a survey done by the World Health Organization, two thirds of South Africans think that antibiotics are effective for colds and flu.
Antibiotics are only active against bacteria.
Colds and flu are caused by viruses against which antibiotics have no effect. The more antibiotics you use, the higher your chances of developing resistance.

* Cold VS Flu *

There’s a difference between a cold and flu.
Yes, they’re both respiratory illnesses but are caused by different viruses. Upper respiratory infections like colds and influenza are caused by a virus.
💊Antibiotics only kill bacteria with viruses, you generally need a vaccination to prevent them and antiviral medication to treat them.
Your doctor can prescribe this for you and will help you figure out if it’s a viral or bacterial infection.
In essence, antibiotics will kill both good and bad bacteria and leave your body even more vulnerable to infections.

* Phlegm *

When you have a cold, you may produce yellow phlegm. This doesn’t need antibiotics.
*Yellow phlegm: Your body is fighting off an infection.
*Green phlegm: Your immune system is fighting back the infection. If the colour persists for more than a week or you develop a fever, rather seek medical assistance.

* So, do you need an 💊antibiotic?
* According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics can do more harm than good.
Remember, taking antibiotics increases your risk of developing an antibiotic resistance infection later; which is a result of taking antibiotics for the wrong reasons.
They also kill the healthy bacteria in the gut, allowing more harmful bacteria to grow in its place.

I hope that this article has proven to be informative.
Please seek medical attention if you may have any concerns.

Dr M de Jager : Kinder Spesialis
Stilbaai
Tel: 082 299 4136

03/03/2023

When to seek medical attention for a sick child🤒

Parents know they have choices when their child is sick: they can treat the child at home, make a doctor's appointment, or go to the emergency room. But at times, knowing which choice to make isn’t always clear.

❗Gastroenteritis is often called “stomach flu.” But is not really related to the flu or influenza. It is irritation of the stomach and intestines due to infection with a virus. Because a child with gastroenteritis may have trouble keeping fluids down, he or she is at risk for dehydration and should be watched closely. Antibiotics are NOT helpful against viral infections;

❗Flu, while the presence of an associated fever in a child or toddler can be worrying for parents, fever is a normal response when the body is fighting a virus. The time to seek medical advice is if your child is less than three months of age with suspected flu, or is lethargic or has fever that persists for 4 to 5 days;

❗Cold: Most cold and flu viruses are passed from child to child by coughing and sneezing. The viruses are often found on children’s hands so it is very important to encourage them to wash their hands often and practice proper respiratory etiquette. A simple cold with a cough, runny nose and slight fever is not serious. A child who’s sicker, though, presenting with a fever may need to seek medical attention.

If, at any time, you are concerned, seek medical assistance as soon as possible.

Dr M de Jager: Child Specialist
7 Van Riebeeck Str, Stilbaai
Tel: 082 299 4136

01/02/2023

❗KINDERS MET KONSENTRASIE PROBLEME❗
en sukkel om te leer.
Hierdie kinders mag gesien word as dom of stout.
Hulle mag ook voorheen gediagnoseer wees as net "ADHD"
Daar mag dalk ander BYKOMENDE faktore en FISIESE redes ook wees.

Die korrekte medikasie en hantering kan 'n groot verskil maak aan hulle vordering op skool en selfbeeld.

Vir meer besonderhede skakels gerus.

Dr M de Jager : KinderSpesialis
082 299 4136
Stilbaai

04/01/2023

🎉Happy 2023🎉

Hope you and your family have many blessings ahead.

Dr de Jager and family

29/12/2022

What a wonderful holiday it is:

“Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.”

Found this quote and wanted to share it.

Dr M de Jager : Child Specialist
Available during holidays
082 299 4136

23/12/2022

🎄Geseënde Kersfees🎄

🎅Mag die feestyd gevul wees met liefde, goeie herinneringe en baie hoop vir die Nuwe Jaar.🎅

🌹Dankie vir die gewaardeerde ondersteuning gedurende 2022🌹

🌷Van Dr de Jager en familie🌷

❗Op diens feestyd❗
(noodgevalle, na-ure en vakansie dae)

Dr M de Jager: KinderSpesialis
7 Van Riebeeck straat
📞082 299 4136 📞

19/12/2022

🎄Happy holidays🎄

Sending the most heartfelt holiday wishes for you and your family.
May this holiday season bring love, peace and joy to everyone.

From Dr de Jager and family.

08/12/2022

Dr M de Jager - KinderSpesialis
Stilbaai, 7 van Riebeeck str
Tel: 082 299 4136

Kinders met 'n koors bo 39 wat
❗swak eet
❗Wat swak drink
❗aanhou huil
moet gesien word deur 'n mediese dokter om ernstige siektes of komplikasies van "verkoues" uit te skakel.

Skakel 082 299 4136 as jy bekommerd is.