As the temperatures rise in the Western Cape, parents and caregivers are urged to be vigilant this paediatric surge season.
The period from November to May has become increasingly challenging, with hospitals seeing a surge in young children suffering from diarrhoea and pneumonia, illnesses that are both common and potentially severe.
The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, the provinces dedicated paediatric facility, has reported a troubling increase in admissions for gastro-related symptoms, which underlines the critical need for parents to be aware of preventive measures and early signs of illness.
