Dr Graham Jones

27/05/2026

Thank you for all your generous donations! We would love to support our colleagues at CH Baragwanath Hospital again this year! If you have gently used or new warm clothes or blankets you would like to donate, please leave them in our collection box and we will deliver them to the hospital.

27/05/2026

Thank you for all your generous donations! We would love to support our colleagues at CH Baragwanath Hospital again this year! If you have gently used or new warm clothes or blankets you would like to donate, please leave them in our collection box and we will deliver them to the hospital.

12/05/2026

Happy international Nurses Day … To our nursing colleagues at Sandton Mediclinic 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

To our NICU nurses.. NICU = Nursing Intensive Care, your exceptional care is instrumental in helping our most vulnerable tiny patients and parents not just survive but thrive!

To our Labour Ward and Maternity Ward and Theatre Nurses- you are instrumental to bringing our babies safely into the world!

To our Paediatric Ward Nurses - you help our children to feel safe and cared for while they heal.

To our PICU Nurses - your skill and expertise is indispensable in helping our sickest children survive.

To our Emergency Department Paediatric Nurses - your calm disposition, quick thinking helps make the ER less frightening to our little ones.

To our wonderful practice nurses- Sr Jenny & Sr Adrienne - your dedicated love and care and support are so essential to all our families! Without you our work would not be possible!

We appreciate you and thank you for your partnership with us!

11/05/2026

Yes, over the age of 6 months of age, children may receive other recommended pophylatic antibodies at the same time as the flu vaccine. We over both at our rooms. Please reach out to us to discuss which option is right for you and your family!

10/05/2026

We wish a wonderful Mother’s Day to all our special moms! Your love and strength are truly amazing!

We also want to acknowledge that Mother’s Day is not always a joyous day for everyone .

Today can be happy, bittersweet & sad…we see you all

Sending Love
… to all special moms & mother figures
… to the moms-to-be
…to moms who’s little ones are sick
… to the ones yearning to be moms
…to the grieving moms

05/05/2026

24/04/2026

Do young children need one or two doses of vaccine?
Two doses of vaccine (administered one month apart) are recommended in the first year of vaccination in any child younger than 9 years of age

24/04/2026

From what age should babies / children get the flu vaccine?
The influenza vaccine available in South Africa is the “Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (IIV)” It is recommended for children from 6 months of age.

22/04/2026

Flu season 2026 has come early

The autumn of 2026 is unusual in that the RSV and Influenza season are both occurring at the same time. Usually, influenza peaks in winter and so this could potentially be a severe season.
There is a risk of being infected with both viruses simultaneously, which could lead to a more severe illness.
The Influenza (“flu”) vaccine is the best way to protect against getting sick from the flu.

Vaccination is recommended as soon as possible as it takes at least 2 weeks for protective antibodies to develop. Younger children may require 2 doses before they are fully protected.
https://www.nicd.ac.za/influenza-updates/
https://www.nicd.ac.za/public-urged-to-vaccinate-as-flu-season-starts-earlier-than-usual/

Sources: NICD and Rajeev Maharaj

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17/04/2026

Seasonal Influenza vaccination is recommended for:
💉 Those at high risk for severe Influenza illness, including:
•Children ≥6 months - ≤ 5 years
•Pregnant individuals
•Elderly ≥ 60 years
•Those with chronic illnesses
💡 It should also be considered for anyone at risk of being infected and who wishes to stay protected, especially:
•Healthcare workers
•Childcare workers
•Child and Adult Family members of high-risk individuals
Stay healthy this flu season!
Call us today to schedule your families’ vaccination with our experienced nurses, Sr Jenny and Sr Adrienne! Tel: 010 346 5811