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My daughter's friend has worms!! Should I be worried?

Question posted 02.05.13 // In All Questions, Toddler +, Life in China

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I just found out a little girl in my son’s school has had worms – what??? Previously I had only ever heard of cats and dogs getting them. Are they contagious? The mother was telling me to watch out for them in my son, but I’m not sure how to? Thanks"

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Bird Flu?

Question posted 12.04.13 // In All Questions, Life in China

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Hi please could somebody shed some light on the bird flu crisis: Can you get it from eating poultry products or only from coming into contact with live animals? What about when they kill chickens on the streets in front of my house – should I be worried about those? And how can I tell it's more than just a normal flu? Thank you

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Thrush medication + breastfeeding

Question posted 12.04.13 // In For Mom, All Questions, Life in China

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Hi I am still breastfeeding my 15 month old daughter but I recognise the early symptoms of vaginal thrush. Back in the UK, I could buy this pessary type thing (called Canesten) over the counter that relieved symptoms – can I do the same here? What is it called? And is it safe to take while breastfeeding? Thanks!

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Dead pigs found in Huangpu river?

Question posted 15.03.13 // In All Questions, Life in China

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What is the deal with the pigs found dead in the Huang Pu river? Should I be concerned? How will it affect our water quality? Thanks!

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Recent poor air quality in China: what is it and what can be done?

Question posted 01.02.13 // In All Questions, Life in China

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Hi I am very worried about the recent air pollution numbers - what do they mean? Should we not go outside? Should we wear a mask? How hazardous exactly are they to my children's health, and what causes them? Thanks!

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My son has asthma - should we move to Shanghai?

Question posted 01.02.13 // In All Questions, Toddler +, Life in China

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Hi we are due to move to Shanghai in September but all these air pollution stories are making me worry about my children's health! Since my 4-year old son is asthmatic, is it advisable for us not to come or is pollution not such a trigger or can anything else be done to help him when we are there?

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Where should I buy vegetables for my kids?

Question posted 23.12.12 // In All Questions, Life in China

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Hi, I would like advice on which vegetables to feed to my children. The organic ones from the supermarkets and online delivery chains are not always so fresh looking or appetizing – the local ones are, but then what about pesticide levels? How can I know which one is best? Thanks

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Could “damp” foods be causing my child’s runny nose?

Question posted 12.12.12 // In All Questions, Toddler +, Life in China

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My two year old has a constant runny nose and my ayi tells me it's because the food he eats is too "damp".. what does she mean and what should I change?

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Is Tibet safe with a 3-year old?

Question posted 07.12.12 // In All Questions, Toddler +, Life in China

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Hi, we are thinking of going to Tibet (if we can get the visa) and the travel agent has told me that it is unsafe to travel there with my 3-year old because of the altitude. I understand that the altitude will affect us all, and we will need to be well hydrated and take it easy while we get used to it. But, should I be concerned with my younger child? Thanks!

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How to stay on the UK's vaccination schedule once in China? I am moving to Nanchang.

Question posted 29.11.12 // In All Questions, Babies, Toddler +, Life in China

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Hi, I'm wondering if you can help me. I am moving from the UK next May to live in Nanchang. I will be moving with a 3yr old boy and a new born who is due in Feb. I am really worried about vaccinations for my newborn and can't find any information about where I could complete a course of vaccinations in Nanchang, how young I can give a baby vaccinations like rabies and Japanese Encephalitis and how I can keep my 3yr old's boosters up to date. We are planning to be in Nanchang for about 2.5-3 yrs so I would like to stay on the UK's vaccination schedule if possible which I think means having hep A, B, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis and BCG as travel vaccines. Is there a clinic in Shanghai which could help me? At the moment my GP in the UK is advising we have our first set of vaccines in the UK at 8 weeks but won't advise any further as to when we could have the travel vaccinations. Many thanks in advance,

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Air Quality Puxi vs Pudong

Question posted 05.11.12 // In All Questions, Life in China

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Hi my little girl has asthma and my husband thinks that as a result we should move out to Pudong.. Are we just kidding ourselves or is the air there really any better? He thinks we should move to Jinqiao - a big change from downtown FC and I only want to move if it's worth it! Thanks

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Persistent Cough

Question posted 02.11.12 // In All Questions, Toddler +, Life in China

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Hi, my 5 year old has a persistent cough that simply won't go away, he doesn't have a cold or really any other symptoms, jus this dry cough that some times wakes him up at night. I have an air purifying machine next to his bed and have been giving him ventolin, but it just won't go away. Anything else I should do? check?

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Capped maternity coverage

Question posted 26.10.12 // In All Questions, Pregnancy & Birth, Life in China

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My maternity coverage is capped, but I would preferably want to give birth at one of the international hospitals. I am wondering if in your experience, international hospitals are willing to sit down with me to negotiate the delivery package so that I can claim it back from my insurance or if I just need to suck it up and pay the difference (is close to 20,000RMB if natural)?

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TCM & Asthma

Question posted 13.10.12 // In All Questions, Toddler +, Life in China

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My 2 and ½ year old daughter keeps on getting this wheezing type sound in her chest. The doctor says it’s too early to diagnose asthma, but I’m wondering could TCM help? Apparently it’s linked to the change of seasons, and so I wonder if her body needs strengthening in some way?

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No reaction to BCG vaccine?

Question posted 11.09.12 // In All Questions, Babies, Life in China

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My six week old born in shanghai received the BCG vaccine two days after birth but she is still showing no signs that she received the injection at all on her left shoulder. My son had a pus filled mark around two weeks which eventually scarred over - could it be that the vaccine wasn't effective for my daughter?

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