Specialties
Paediatrician online
1 practitioner available
A paediatrician specialises in children's health, from birth through adolescence. They manage common illnesses, monitor growth and development, and answer the everyday questions: sleep, feeding, behaviour.
Available practitioners
Common reasons to consult
- Fever, colds, cough and ear infections
- Diarrhoea, vomiting and dehydration risk
- Sleep problems and infant crying
- Feeding, weaning and weight gain
- Rashes and childhood illnesses
- Growth and development monitoring
When to consult
- Fever in an infant under 3 months
- Difficulty breathing, rapid or wheezy breathing
- Refusing to drink, no tears or no wet nappies
- A child unusually drowsy or hard to wake
- A rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
What works remotely
Teleconsultation suits common complaints and childcare questions well: the paediatrician observes the child on video, assesses general behaviour and guides the parents. It does not replace a physical examination when the chest, an eardrum or dehydration must be assessed. If any of the signs above are present, go straight to paediatric emergency care.
Frequently asked questions
My child has a fever — teleconsultation or emergency care?
Under 3 months, any fever warrants immediate in-person assessment. Beyond that, if the child is drinking, responsive and playing at times, a teleconsultation is a good first step.
Can a paediatrician prescribe for an infant remotely?
Yes for many common treatments, with weight-based dosing. The doctor will ask for the child's recent weight and refer for a physical examination if needed.
This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation. In an emergency, contact the emergency services.