Vaccinations – Mother And Child Magazine

Are your child’s immunisations up to date?

As the school year is underway, now is a good time to make sure your child’s immunisations are up to date. Immunisation helps protect your child against serious illnesses such as whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. These are not just old diseases from the past; they still exist in South Africa and may spread fast, […]

Diphtheria alert: Why past vaccinations may not be enough

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Netcare Medicross, South Africa’s largest network of private medical and dental centres, has joined the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in urging all South Africans to stay alert and ensure their vaccinations are up to date due to a rise in diphtheria cases. Recent NICD situational reports show that from January to March 2025,

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