Frequent hand washing, wearing masks and hand sanitising have now all been fully integrated into our every day lives. However, the prospect of traveling and in particular flying is still very ... Read more →
children
Coping: Teenagers at home during COVID-19
The current pandemic is unprecedented for us all and although the physical risk is less extreme for teenagers, their mental well-being may well be affected. Teenagers tend to value peer group ... Read more →
Talking to children about COVID-19
There is an abundance of information about COVID-19 on the internet, television and radio; as adults we able to process and rationalise what we are hearing. Children are equally aware but may feel ... Read more →
Why are children less affected by COVID-19?
As a paediatric doctor, many of my patients’ parents are worried about the risk of COVID-19 to their children. Evidence is showing that so far children are not as severely affected as adults. I ... Read more →
Getting to know Dr Shivani
We are delighted to welcome Dr Shivani Paliwal to the IMC Children's team. Q. Welcome to IMC. Where were you based before? Thanks a lot. We moved from New York City, where we lived for more than 15 ... Read more →
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. It affects people in different ways. Most autistic people see, hear and experience the world differently ... Read more →
