Dr GJM Wolmarans

Dr GJM Wolmarans Our specialty is paediatrics, or the healthcare of young people from birth through young adulthood.

Your child’s comfort and health, and your convenience and trust are important to us.

Celebrating the Women of South Africa 🇿🇦✨To the incredible women of South Africa, our mothers, sisters, daughters, leade...
10/08/2026

Celebrating the Women of South Africa 🇿🇦✨

To the incredible women of South Africa, our mothers, sisters, daughters, leaders, and change-makers: Happy National Women’s Day! Observed on 9 August 2026, this day honors the resilience, sacrifices, and monumental contributions of women across our nation. Your strength, grace, and unwavering spirit inspire our community every single day.

PRACTICE NOTICE:
Please note that our practice will be closed on Monday, the 10th of August 2026, in observance of the public holiday.

For urgent medical matters or emergencies during this time, please contact: 🏥Akasia Hospital: 012 522 1000

We look forward to welcoming you back and resuming normal operating hours on Tuesday.

Warm regards,
Dr. GJM Wolmarans

The Medical Link: How a Sore Throat Leads to Rheumatic Heart Disease 🩺❤️South Africa’s Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Hea...
10/08/2026

The Medical Link: How a Sore Throat Leads to Rheumatic Heart Disease 🩺❤️

South Africa’s Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Awareness Week, Observed from 1–7 August 2026, highlights a vital public health message led by the National Department of Health: "Protect Every Heart: Treat Sore Throats Early, Prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease."

While most childhood sore throats are harmless viruses that clear up on their own, understanding the medical connection between a bacterial throat infection and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) highlights why prompt diagnosis and medical care are so vital.

Here are the top three crucial medical links in this process:

🫀The Specific Bacterial Trigger (Group A Strep):
The disease process exclusively begins with an untreated or inadequately treated infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria (strep throat). Common viral sore throats do not trigger this reaction.

🫀The Immune System Mix-Up (Molecular Mimicry):
The body's immune system creates antibodies to fight the strep bacteria, but because bacterial surface proteins resemble the proteins in human heart valves, the immune system can mistakenly attack its own healthy tissues.

🫀Progressive Inflammation and Valve Scarring:
This autoimmune response causes Acute Rheumatic Fever, which triggers severe heart inflammation. Over time, repeated episodes can permanently scar, thicken, and stiffen the heart valves, resulting in Rheumatic Heart Disease.

Don't ignore a persistent sore throat, get it checked early to protect your child's long-term heart health!

📞 012 549 8900
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🌐 www.gjmw.co.za

World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Supporting Families, Every Step of the Way 🤱✨Marking the global observance from August 1 ...
10/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week 2026:
Supporting Families, Every Step of the Way 🤱✨

Marking the global observance from August 1 to August 7, 2026, this year's theme was "Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: Strengthen what works." The focus centered on evaluating impact, scaling proven counseling and health initiatives, and reinforcing the global "Warm Chain of Support" for nursing families.

Breastfeeding provides a unique foundation for lifelong wellness, offering essential antibodies, optimal nutrition, and protection against various childhood illnesses. Every feeding journey is entirely unique, and support makes all the difference. Whether you are navigating early latching milestones, establishing a routine, managing milk supply, or transitioning to solid foods, expert guidance can help make the experience smoother and more rewarding for both mom and baby.

At our paediatric practice, we are here to offer compassionate support, lactation guidance, and dependable advice at every stage of your child's early development.

Have questions or need support with your infant's feeding journey? Reach out to us today!

📞 012 549 8900
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gjmw.co.za

Toy Hygiene 101: The Importance of Cleaning Kids' Toys🧸🧼Between playgroups, sharing with siblings, and the inevitable ha...
10/08/2026

Toy Hygiene 101: The Importance of Cleaning Kids' Toys🧸🧼

Between playgroups, sharing with siblings, and the inevitable habit of little ones putting everything straight into their mouths, children's toys can quickly become a hidden hotspot for germs, bacteria, and stomach bugs.

Regularly cleaning and sanitizing toys is a crucial step in breaking the chain of infection and keeping your household healthy.

Why toy hygiene is so important:

Stopping the Spread of Illness: Viruses and bacteria (especially those causing tummy bugs and respiratory colds) can live on hard plastic, wood, and soft surfaces for hours or even days.

Protecting Vulnerable Immuno-Systems: Babies and toddlers explore the world tactilely, making routine sanitization essential to safeguard their developing immune systems.

Reducing Allergen Buildup: Dust, pollen, and pet dander easily settle on toys, which can trigger allergies or asthma flare-ups.

Quick tips for keeping toys clean:

🪀Plastic & Hard Toys:
Wash regularly with warm, soapy water or a child-safe disinfectant, then rinse thoroughly.

🧼Bath Toys:
Empty them completely after every use and bleach-sanitize periodically to prevent mold growth inside.

🧸Stuffed Animals & Soft Toys:
Check the labels—many can be placed in a pillowcase and run through a gentle cycle in the washing machine.

Have questions about managing seasonal bugs or keeping your little ones healthy? Reach out to our practice today!

📞 012 549 8900
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gjmw.co.za

The Hidden Side of Wardrobe Care: Why Washing Children’s Clothing Matters 🧺✨As pediatricians, we often talk about nutrit...
10/08/2026

The Hidden Side of Wardrobe Care:
Why Washing Children’s Clothing Matters 🧺✨

As pediatricians, we often talk about nutrition, hand hygiene, and vaccinations, but one everyday habit that plays a massive role in a child’s health is how we care for their clothing.

Children’s skin is significantly thinner, more delicate, and more permeable than adult skin. Because they spend their days exploring, playing outdoors, and rubbing against various surfaces, their clothes collect environmental allergens, dust mites, pollen, and bacteria.

Why proper clothing care is essential for kids:

🪻Skin Barrier Protection: Leftover residues from laundry detergents, fabric softeners, or trapped environmental irritants can easily trigger contact dermatitis, eczema flare-ups, or skin irritation.

🪻Hygiene & Infection Prevention: Regular and thorough washing removes invisible pathogens, sweat, and bacteria picked up at school, crèche, or the playground.

🪻Comfort & Breathability: Clean, properly rinsed fibers allow sensitive skin to breathe, reducing chafing and discomfort throughout the active day.

A few quick tips for parents:

💜Opt for hypoallergenic, fragrance-free detergents, especially for younger children and infants.

💜Ensure a thorough rinse cycle to wash away any soap buildup trapped in tight-knit fabrics.

💜Wash new clothes before your child wears them for the first time to remove manufacturing chemicals and dyes.

Have questions about managing your child’s sensitive skin or recurring rashes? We are here to help you navigate it.

📞 012 549 8900
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gjmw.co.za

The Most Important Step in Family Health: Proper Handwashing! 🧼✨Protecting your little ones from getting sick starts wit...
10/08/2026

The Most Important Step in Family Health: Proper Handwashing! 🧼✨

Protecting your little ones from getting sick starts with the basics. Frequent and proper handwashing is the single most effective way to stop the spread of germs and infections at home, school, and crèche.

Make sure your family knows when to scrub up:
🔹 Before, during, and after preparing food
🔹 Before eating
🔹 After using the toilet
🔹 After coughing, sneezing, or blowing noses
🔹 After handling animals or animal waste
🔹 When hands are visibly dirty
🔹 After caring for anyone who is sick

Let's teach our kids healthy habits that last a lifetime!

Need guidance on your child's health? We're here to help.
📞 012 549 8900
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gjmw.co.za

Are your child’s vaccinations up to date?💉👶Keeping track of immunizations is one of the most important steps in safeguar...
28/07/2026

Are your child’s vaccinations up to date?💉👶

Keeping track of immunizations is one of the most important steps in safeguarding their long-term health. From the Rotavirus vaccine protecting babies against severe infant dehydration, to the HPV vaccine shielding adolescents at ages 9 and 12 against cervical cancer later in life, modern medicine gives us a head start.

Here are 5 key facts about the HPV vaccination:

🪻 Cancer Prevention:
The HPV vaccine protects against high-risk human papillomavirus infections that can cause several types of cancer later in life, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, pe**le, a**l, and oropharyngeal cancers.

🪻 Recommended Age to Start:
The vaccination series is routinely recommended for preteens at ages 11 or 12, but it can safely be administered starting at age 9.

🪻 Best Before Exposure:
The vaccine is most effective when given before an individual is exposed to the virus, which is why early administration is emphasized.

🪻 Flexible Dosing Schedule:
Depending on the age at which the series is started, children under 15 typically require a 2-dose schedule, while those who start the series later (ages 15 through 26) generally require 3 doses.

🪻 Proven Safety and Impact:
Extensive global safety monitoring has demonstrated a favorable safety profile, and real-world data shows that widespread vaccination has dramatically reduced infections of targeted HPV types and cervical pre-cancers.

Take a quick look at your clinic card today, or simply bring it with you to your next visit with us!

📞 012 549 8900
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gjmw.co.za

Pediatric Care Made for Families🩺🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Compassionate care, every step of the way. At our paediatric clinic, your child’...
28/07/2026

Pediatric Care Made for Families🩺🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Compassionate care, every step of the way. At our paediatric clinic, your child’s health is our mission, and your family’s comfort is our promise. From the tiniest newborns to growing teens, we offer expert care, gentle guidance, and dependable support at every stage.

The Power of Preventive Care:🏥
Why Pediatric Checkups Are Crucial

Regular checkups are fundamental to a child's health and development, they are proactive wellness visits, not just sick visits. These appointments focus on keeping your child healthy and ensuring they are thriving, often catching issues long before they become serious problems.

Ensure your child stays healthy by booking your check-up appointment today!

📞 012 549 8900
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gjmw.co.za

Spotted a few new spots? Let’s talk about Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.🩺Noticed a sudden fever followed by a rash on li...
28/07/2026

Spotted a few new spots?
Let’s talk about Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.🩺

Noticed a sudden fever followed by a rash on little hands and feet? It might be Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFM) disease.

It’s one of the most common childhood viral infections. While it's highly contagious and those tiny blisters can look quite alarming, it is typically a mild illness. The key focus at home is keeping your little one comfortable and most importantly, hydrated while the virus runs its course over 7 to 10 days.

What to look out for:

> Fever, sore throat, and a general feeling of being unwell.
> Painful mouth sores that can make eating or drinking tricky.
> A distinctive rash with flat or raised red spots (sometimes with blisters) on the hands, feet, and around the nappy area.

When to Call the Doctor:
Most cases resolve safely at home, but you should reach out immediately if your child refuses all fluids, shows signs of dehydration (dry mouth, fewer wet nappies, no tears), runs a persistent high fever, or becomes unusually drowsy.

Have questions about managing symptoms or keeping siblings safe? We are here to help!

📞 012 549 8900
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gjmw.co.za

Reusable vs. Disposable: Is there a 'right' choice? 🤔 Choosing between cloth and disposables is a personal journey, and ...
09/07/2026

Reusable vs. Disposable: Is there a 'right' choice? 🤔 Choosing between cloth and disposables is a personal journey, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

Disposables offer unmatched convenience and absorbency, which can be a lifesaver during those sleepless nights and busy days.

Reusable (cloth) nappies are a sustainable, long-term investment that can be gentler on the pocket and the planet over time.

Ultimately, the best nappy is the one that works for your baby’s skin and fits your family’s lifestyle. Have questions about diaper rash, skin sensitivity, or how to make the switch? Let’s chat at your next consultation!⬇️

📍 Visit us: Suite 203 Akasia Medical Centre, Cnr Heinrich Avenue & Brits Road, Karenpark, Akasia.
📞 Phone: 012 549 8900
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.gjmw.co.za

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29 Madelief Avenue, AKASIA
Pretoria
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Monday 08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 15:00
Thursday 08:00 - 15:00
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