Dr Philippa Kaye

Recent articles by Dr Philippa Kaye

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Polio virus in the UK: how to check if your child’s vaccination is up to date

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Very faint line on pregnancy test: am I pregnant?

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Pregnancy Health

Aspirin in pregnancy – is it safe?

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Pregnancy Health

Paracetamol in pregnancy – is it safe?

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Scarlet fever in children: signs, symptoms and treatment

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Baby Care and Safety

Can I put Calpol in my baby’s bottle?

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Updated advice Should I have the Covid vaccine if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

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How to tell if your child has heat exhaustion or heatstroke – and what to do

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Pregnancy Health

Norovirus in pregnancy: how to spot it and how to treat it

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Norovirus and sickness in toddlers: how to spot and treat it

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Baby Care and Safety

Norovirus in babies: how to spot it and treat it

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Baby Care and Safety

Why getting your child’s vaccinations is more important now than ever

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New Mum Wellbeing

Our expert GP says ‘Not coping as a new mum? Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do’

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Lateral flow tests in schools: how do they work and will my child get them?

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‘It’s OK to feel overwhelmed’: our GP mum of 3 on how to cope if you and your family have to self-isolate