Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for five to 11 year olds? Our latest RCH National Child Health Poll found that 30% of Australian parents of children aged five to 11 years were undecided about COVID vaccination for their child, with questions around the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. Following the Government's approval of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged five years and above, join RCH paediatricians Dr Anthea Rhodes and Dr Margie Danchin as they answer your...

Have you had the experience of holding a baby and they just won’t stop crying? Soothing an unsettled baby can be a trying task for anyone, particularly new parents. Crying is a baby’s way of communicating with us, but when the crying doesn’t stop, how do we know when to seek help? In this episode we’re joined by expert paediatrician, Dr Valerie Sung, who works in the RCH unsettled babies clinic, to go through the common experiences for parents with unsettled babies and when and where to find...

Have you had the experience of holding a baby and they just won't stop crying? Soothing an unsettled baby can be a trying task for anyone, particularly new parents. Crying is a baby's way of communicating with us, but when the crying doesn't stop, how do we know when to seek help? In this episode we're joined by expert paediatrician, Dr Valerie Sung, who works in the RCH unsettled babies clinic, to go through the common experiences for parents with unsettled babies and when and where to find...

Many families have questions about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but may not know where to start. It can be a complex topic, and because it is a spectrum, there is huge variation. In this episode we’re joined by expert Paediatrician Dr Deb Marks, who sees patients with Autism every day, to go through common questions about what Autism is, what signs parents can look out for, how to seek a diagnosis and where to go for help. Useful links RCH Kids Health Info Fact Sheet - Autism Spectrum...

Many families have questions about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but may not know where to start. It can be a complex topic, and because it is a spectrum, there is huge variation. In this episode we're joined by expert Paediatrician Dr Deb Marks, who sees patients with Autism every day, to go through common questions about what Autism is, what signs parents can look out for, how to seek a diagnosis and where to go for help. Useful links RCH Kids Health Info Fact Sheet - Autism Spectrum...

Toddlers and preschoolers bring so much joy and fun to family life. But there are also those times when their behaviour causes a lot of stress for everyone, whether it's in the supermarket aisle or at the dinner table! In this episode we unpack what's behind toddler tantrums, fussy eating and more, with Dr Billy Garvey, a developmental and behavioural paediatrician from The Royal Children's Hospital Centre for Community Child Health. Billy, along with hosts and paediatricians Dr Anthea...

Toddlers and preschoolers bring so much joy and fun to family life. But there are also those times when their behaviour causes a lot of stress for everyone, whether it's in the supermarket aisle or at the dinner table! In this episode we unpack what's behind toddler tantrums, fussy eating and more, with Dr Billy Garvey, a developmental and behavioural paediatrician from The Royal Children's Hospital Centre for Community Child Health. Billy, along with hosts and paediatricians Dr Anthea...

Whether it's for a vaccine or for medical care, nobody especially likes having needles. But for some children and teens, it can be a big hurdle to overcome. And now, with the COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to more and more Australians, having an injection is something we're all too familiar with. In this episode, we're joined by two special guests - Sonja Elia, an Immunisation Nurse Practitioner and head of the RCH Immunisation Drop-In Centre, and Dr Amanda Stock, a Paediatrician and...

In this episode, hosted by Dr Lexi Frydenberg, we bring you the latest on what's happening with children and COVID-19 in Victoria. Our special guest is Dr Sarah McNab, Director of General Medicine at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Lexi and Sarah cover: the current situation with COVID-19 infections and hospitalisations how COVID-19 is affecting children and teenagers COVID-19 and children with asthma how best to care for your child if they test positive to COVID-19 booster...

In this episode, hosted by Dr Lexi Frydenberg, we bring you the latest on what's happening with children and COVID-19 in Victoria. Our special guest is Dr Sarah McNab, Director of General Medicine at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Lexi and Sarah cover: •the current situation with COVID-19 infections and hospitalisations •how COVID-19 is affecting children and teenagers •COVID-19 and children with asthma •how best to care for your child if they test positive to COVID-19 ...

It seems like allergies affect so many children these days. In fact, our home town of Melbourne is sometimes called the allergy capital of the world. So what really is an allergy, how does it show up, and what is anaphylaxis? And what does it all mean for children with an allergy? To answer these questions and more, we're joined by Dr Joanne Smart, Director of Allergy and Immunology at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Looking for more information? We've collected some online...

It seems like allergies affect so many children these days. In fact, our home town of Melbourne is sometimes called the allergy capital of the world. So what really is an allergy, how does it show up, and what is anaphylaxis? And what does it all mean for children with an allergy? To answer these questions and more, we're joined by Dr Joanne Smart, Director of Allergy and Immunology at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Looking for more information? We've collected some online...

It’s common for children to experiment with gender roles throughout childhood. However, up to two per cent of Australians identify as transgender or gender diverse. Being trans or gender diverse is part of the natural spectrum of human diversity. In this episode, we sit down with Associate Professor Michelle Telfer, Director the Gender Service at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. As well as understanding a little more about just what gender diversity is, we cover how parents can...

It's common for children to experiment with gender roles throughout childhood. However, up to two per cent of Australians identify as transgender or gender diverse. Being trans or gender diverse is part of the natural spectrum of human diversity. In this episode, we sit down with Associate Professor Michelle Telfer, Director the Gender Service at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. As well as understanding a little more about just what gender diversity is, we cover how parents can...

The Royal Children's Hospital recently streamed a live webinar on our Facebook page - all about the physical effects of COVID-19 in children. The webinar received so much positive feedback from the community, we're replaying it here on the Kids Health Info podcast. What's more, it features two of our podcast hosts - Dr Anthea Rhodes and Associate Professor Margie Danchin! They're joined by Dr Sarah McNab, Professor Andrew Steer and Dr Shidan Tosif to discuss the Delta variant, COVID illness...

The Royal Children's Hospital recently streamed a live webinar on our Facebook page - all about the physical effects of COVID-19 in children. The webinar received so much positive feedback from the community, we're replaying it here on the Kids Health Info podcast. What's more, it features two of our podcast hosts - Dr Anthea Rhodes and Associate Professor Margie Danchin! They're joined by Dr Sarah McNab, Professor Andrew Steer and Dr Shidan Tosif to discuss the Delta variant, COVID illness...

Asthma is one of the most common childhood conditions, in fact one in four children in Australia will be diagnosed with asthma. But are all breathing concerns in children, including wheeze, asthma? For this episode we're joined by Dr Shivanthan Shanthikumar, a paediatric respiratory specialist at the RCH, who helps decipher what exactly asthma is, how it’s managed and how asthma can change over childhood. You can find more information on our Kids Health Info website including factsheets,...

Asthma is one of the most common childhood conditions, in fact one in four children in Australia will be diagnosed with asthma. But are all breathing concerns in children, including wheeze, asthma? For this episode we're joined by Dr Shivanthan Shanthikumar, a paediatric respiratory specialist at the RCH, who helps decipher what exactly asthma is, how it's managed and how asthma can change over childhood. You can find more information on our Kids Health Info website including factsheets,...

Anxiety is a normal response to situations, in fact one in four people will experience anxiety at some point in their lives. But what do you do when your child or teenager is suffering from anxiety, and it isn't going away? How do you help them when they won't talk to you about it? In this episode we do a deep dive into anxiety in our teens and children with special guest and psychologist Dr Zeffie Poulakis. We chat about how to recognise when the anxiety is becoming more than a response to a...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate our lives, the focus has now shifted to the vaccine and its role in helping the world return to a new normal. On the back of the COVID-19 vaccine being approved in Australia for children aged 12 and over, right now is a timely opportunity to chat about the vaccine in kids. Is it safe? How does it work? Why do children need to be vaccinated? Host, paediatrician, and mother of four, Dr Anthea Rhodes sits down with Dr Margie Danchin. Margie is a...

With traditional cigarettes in decline, the e-cigarette or 'vape' has rapidly filled the void. Boasting attractive flavours and a promise of no harmful chemicals, vaping is sometimes perceived as a safe alternative to smoking. Is it? In this episode, Doctors Anthea Rhodes and Lexi Frydenberg are joined by Doctor Moya Vandeleur, a paediatric respiratory specialist, to get the facts on vaping and e-cigarettes. The discussion covers the health risks for developing bodies, the presence of...