Comments for Dr Jeremy Dyssell

Comment on Why Vaccinate against ‘Flu by Jeremy Dyssell

Jeremy Dyssell — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:18:51 +0000

In reply to Magda. Thanks for the question and excuse the late response, which I hope is still useful for the future. The 'flu season in South Africa starts on average in late May, but can begin anytime from late April to early July. It usually lasts for about 3 months, but can linger for as long as 6 months. So if you haven't had obvious 'flu during the winter, it's still worth getting the vaccine done anytime up to November, especially if it's been a bad 'flu season like 2024's.

Comment on Fever by Jeremy Dyssell

Jeremy Dyssell — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:18:17 +0000

In reply to Jenny Wyeth. Thanks for this comment, and for asking the important question about returning to school or day care. It's not a simple answer, but I'll mull it over and put something out soon.

Comment on Fever by Jenny Wyeth

Jenny Wyeth — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:50:20 +0000

A very nice clear and informative post, thanks – it definitely is reassuring and takes the panic out of having child with a fever, even if they do have a seizure. Good old fashioned sponge down and lying in front of a fan. The post did raise a question for me. How can parents know when to send their children back to creche, preschool or school when they have been sick. At what point are they no longer infectious to the other children and teachers? Also when your child has the early symptoms of a cold, is it okay to send them to school with a mild fever, cough, runny nose and give them analgesics to suppress the symptoms? I.e when do you simply make the call to keep your child home from school? I look forward to your response blog.

Comment on Why Vaccinate against ‘Flu by Magda

Magda — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:00:37 +0000

Extremely helpful thank you. I have been avoiding the vaccine for my 2 year old on the advice of my Mom who believes there are bad side effects. Can I still give it now or is it too late in the season?

Comment on Breastfeeding – Getting Started by Ronel

Ronel — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 19:35:30 +0000

This is an incredibly reassuring blog. Thank you!

Comment on Breastfeeding – Getting Started by Jeremy Dyssell

Jeremy Dyssell — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 06:26:19 +0000

In reply to Howard.

Thanks for this, Howard – probably beginner blogger’s luck! So I’ll keep my day job for the time being, but will try to put out a few more commentaries. See if you like them?

Comment on Breastfeeding – Getting Started by Howard

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Comment on Diarrhoea and Vomiting (gastroenteritis) by Jeremy Dyssell

Jeremy Dyssell — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:45:23 +0000

In reply to Ronel.

Hi Ronel,

Yogurt is a reasonable alternative to a probiotic (and is in fact the origin of the probiotics revolution), provided it’s ‘live’ yogurt like Bulgarian or Greek, and not the flavoured sweet varieties which fill the supermarket shelves and are really just pudding, unless they state that there are live and active probiotics on the label.

Comment on Diarrhoea and Vomiting (gastroenteritis) by Ronel

Ronel — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:17:15 +0000

With my toddler I have at times used yogurt instead of a probiotic. It seems to be effective.