Dr Charlize Smit

01/06/2026

Hello.
Please note this is a part-time job.
Requirements
Must have matric and experience in administration.
Professional experience and understand of confidentiality, POPI laws and finances.
Interviews will be organised after CVs are reviewed.

27/05/2026

08/05/2026

Exclusion periods according to Australian study… we recommend longer times depending on individual cases.
(Please use this as a guide but ultimately its the doctors decision based on the individual patient how long the child should be home)

Extras to know - 👶🏽🍼🐣
What to know and what to ask your family doctor about.

Any fever that persists longer than 5 days needs medical assessment.

A child with fever should not stay at school.

Any child that does not eat or drink and is sleepy should see a doctor urgently.

Sucken fontanelle, dry eyes and lips needs medical attention urgently.

A child that is always sick and has poor growth should be seen by a doctor.

When to also consult:
• child with abnormal ticks, spasms or posturing.
• profusely sweating and abnormal fatigue
• a child with back pain
• pale and poor eating

Even healthy children should be screened at least once a year for nutritional deficiency, behavioural, psychological and motor development.

20/04/2026

⚪️Chickenpox is usually a self-limiting disease in immunocompetent children, requiring only symptomatic treatment
🔵Treatment with aciclovir is reserved for premature neonates or those

17/04/2026

open saterday.

walk in welcome 🐾

02/04/2026

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25/02/2026

Frequently asked questions 👩🏻‍⚕️

What is the difference between bronchiolitis and bronchitis?
Bronchi and bronchioles are tubes in the lungs.
The bronchi are larger tubes, where the bronchioles are smaller tubes. Bronchiolitis affects the bronchioles & it is more common in children under 12 months of age. The most common symptom is wheezing. Bronchitis affects the bronchi and is more common in older children and adults. It causes mucus and a cough, but no wheeze

Can I give my baby paracetamol medicine if they have bronchiolitis?
Yes, many babies get a fever with bronchiolitis and may feel miserable. You may give your baby paracetamol, or ibuprofen if they are older than three months old and not dehydrated. Never give your baby aspirin or if there was a medical reason identified by your doctor for not giving it.

How long does bronchiolitis usually last?
On average, babies with bronchiolitis improve after seven days, but the cough can last up to a month. 😞🗣️

Can bronchiolitis lead to pneumonia?
It is rare for bronchiolitis to turn into pneumonia. But in medicine we like to say never say never. If this happens, your baby’s breathing, feeding and fever are likely to get much worse. Speak with a doctor if you are worried about changes in your baby’s condition.