All the discussion about vaccine issues can be scary and confusing. Also, the many, fast changes that are happening with vaccinations, can be unsettling. There is a lot of unhelpful false information that stops people making good decisions. We hope these messages offer some guidance based on scientific evidence and some reassurance. It is important that you discuss all of the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider and make your own decision with all the correct information available at the time.
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This is a short guide to help mothers in South Africa understand how the move to Level 2 of lockdown might affect them. Health and well-being Antenatal Appointments Mothers should continue to attend all antenatal appointments, wearing a mask and keeping physical distancing of 2 metres in public spaces. At this stage most facilities are […]
Children over 2 years of age should wear a face mask when outside of the home. But, they should also still keep about 2 metres away from other people. That is about the length of a bed.But, a child should not wear a mask if: They cannot breathe properly through the mask. It makes them […]
There is someone at home with COVID-19. What should I do if I am worried about my child’s health? If children get infected with the virus, they usually have a much milder form of COVID-19 than adults. Some children may become very sick with COVID-19, especially if they have other health problems, like malnutrition, TB, […]
You may be excited about sharing the birth of your baby with your partner, family and friends. Unfortunately, due to new hospital rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep all patients and staff safe, partners are not allowed to be with women in labour or delivery. If you had made plans to have […]
Children over 2 years of age should wear a face mask when outside of the home. But, they should also still keep about 2 metres away from other people. That is about the length of a bed. But, a child should not wear a mask if they cannot breathe properly through the mask it makes […]
If children get infected with the virus, they usually have a much milder form of COVID-19 than adults. Some children may become very sick with COVID-19, especially if they have other health problems, like malnutrition, TB, HIV, asthma and other chest problems or long-term illnesses. If your child gets sick, it may be from COVID-19 […]
If you receive the Child Support Grant (CSG) for your baby, then you can only collect your grant from Wednesday 6 May. If you also get a pension or disability grant, you can collect your grant – including the Child Support Grant – from Monday 4 May. If you have a SASSA card or receive […]
If so, what kind of mask should I wear, when should I wear it, and where could I get one? In order to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, the health minister recommends that everyone should wear cloth face masks when in public. It is possible to carry the Coronavirus and feel well. Face masks […]
If possible, walk to the clinic to avoid being close to other people. If you need to take a taxi, try to sit with space between you and others. You should take the same precautions to avoid COVID-19 infection as other people. You can help protect yourself by doing the following: Wash hands as often […]