28 March 2019

Speech Screening 4th May 2019

Are you unsure if your child needs speech therapy or  do you as a parent need guidance and advice? Castle Medical Centre is here to help. WHY SPEECH SCREENING? Early identification of speech and language difficulties could help in providing support to the child in their communication and social development. WHAT IS DONE IN SPEECH SCREENING? The Speech Pathologist uses the screening process to: Identify children with difficulties in following instructions. Identify children unable to express language appropriate for their age. Identify children unable to understand language appropriate for their age. Identify children who have speech sound difficulties. Identify children with...

22 March 2019

MEASLES CAN BE SERIOUS

WHAT IS MEASLES? Measles is a viral disease that may have serious complications. In the past, measles infection was very common in childhood. Most people born before 1966 will have been infected with measles as a child and are likely to be immune. Thanks to immunisation measles is now rare in Australia. Measles remains common in many parts of the world, and large outbreaks continue to occur in a number of countries. This is why it is important to make sure you are fully protected against measles prior to overseas travel. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? The first symptoms are fever, tiredness,...