What are vaccines and how do they work 4

• What is vaccination?
• How do vaccines work?
• What types of COVID-19 vaccines have been developed and how do they work?
• How are vaccines given to people?

Benefits of Vaccines 3

• What are the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
• Should I get vaccinated?
• What is “herd immunity”?

Vaccine Safety 12

• Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
• Are COVID-19 vaccines being tested in South Africa?
• Have clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccines been rushed?
• What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines?
• Can you have an allergic reaction from the vaccine?

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The Covid-19 vaccine and the Flu vaccine 3

• Do I still need to take the flu vaccine if I have had the COVID-19 vaccine?
• If I get the flu vaccine, do I need to also take the COVID-19 vaccine?
• How long do I wait between taking the flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccine?

Covid-19 Vaccine Side-Effects 9

• Is it normal to have side-effects from vaccines?
• What are some common side-effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
• What are rare side-effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
• When to call the doctor
• How long could symptoms or side-effects of COVID-19 vaccination last?

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Reporting Adverse Effects 14

• What is an ‘adverse event’ following immunisation/vaccination?
• What adverse effects can be expected after COVID-19 vaccines?
• Which adverse effects that happen after a COVID-19 vaccine should be reported?
• If an adverse effect happens after a COVID-19 vaccine, who should report it?
• How should an adverse event after immunisation be reported?

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SAHPRA Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Portal 2

• Where can I find statistics on adverse events from COVID-19 vaccines?
• Who is SAHPRA?

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) 8

• What is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)?
• What are the symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
• Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen.
• How did SAHPRA discover the Covid-19 vaccine deaths?
• Is GBS treatable?

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Disaster Management Act Regulations (compensation) 1

• Who is eligible for compensation?

Vaccine roll-out strategy 2

• Who will manage the roll-out of the vaccine for South Africans to be vaccinated?
• Why are certain groups of people being prioritised for vaccination?

Covid-19 Information 2

• Where can I get help and information?
• Where can I get vaccinated?

Myths and misinformation 7

• How do I know which information is fake news/misinformation?
• Where can I report a myth or source of disinformation or check if it is true?
• I'm worried about getting vaccinated while pregnant or breastfeeding - what should I do?
• Is there a risk to my baby if I vaccinate while breastfeeding?
• Can the Covid-19 vaccine cause infertility?

See all 7 articles

Reliable information sources 4

• Where can I find global information on vaccine safety?
• Where can I get detailed information on the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa?
• Where can I get updated official stats on the vaccination rollout?
• Where else can I get stats on COVID-19 and the vaccination rollout?

Healthcare Workers and Sisonke Study participants 3

• WhatsApp helpline for health workers
• Where can I find out more about the Sisonke trail with J&J vaccines?
• Sisonke trial: Safety concern or breakthrough infection?

Teenage Vaccinations 7

• When does vaccination open for 12-17 year olds?
• What is the procedure for 12-17-year-olds wanting vaccination?
• Which vaccine will 12-17 year olds receive?
• Why should my child get vaccinated?
• How many doses of the vaccine will children need?

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Other countries 1

• What can I do if I have come from another country and received one dose of a vaccine there, which is not used in South Africa?

Immunocompromised: Booster shots 12

• What should I do if I have a chronic disease and experience serious side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine?
• Why must I have an additional dose of the vaccine if I’m immunocompromised?
• What is my vaccination schedule if I’m immunocompromised?
• Can I receive the COVID-19 booster if I have diabetes?
• Is it safe to have a COVID-19 booster if I have tuberculosis (TB)?

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Undocumented citizens 8

• Who is considered as an undocumented citizen (UC)?
• What information is required from an undocumented citizen to get registered, scheduled, and vaccinated?
• What would be the envisaged identification number used to track the vaccination process of undocumented citizens on the EVDS?
• How will undocumented citizens be identified and verified for vaccination purposes when asked to return for the second dose?
• Will undocumented citizens (UC) be allowed to walk-in at any facility?

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Children (5–11 yrs) Vaccinations 3

• Who is eligible for and should be offered the Paediatric Vaccine?
• Which vaccines will the children in 5 – 11 years age group receive?
• Children (5-11 years) with the following diseases or conditions should be offered Covid-19 vaccination

Registration 18

• Will everyone have to register to get the vaccine?
• Where can I register to get the vaccine?
• Can people below the eligible age (currently 12) register on the EVDS?
• Can I register on behalf of someone else on the platform?
• Can I register more than one person on the platform?

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Medical Aid 6

• How do I register if I am on medical aid but do not have my details/number available?
• I have registered with Discovery. Do I also have to register on the national Electronic Vaccine Data (EVDS) system?
• I have registered with my medical aid. Do I still need to register on the EVDS?
• Can I reschedule my appointment once I’ve made it?
• I am covered by medical aid. Do I have to follow the same process as the public sector?

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Vaccination sites 10

• Will I be able to change the venue or location of my appointment?
• I have a medical condition that prevents me from travelling to the proposed site. What can I do?
• I can’t find the site that I have been allocated to for vaccination when I look it up online?
• I attended the site I was sent to by my appointment SMS but the staff there say they are not administering the vaccine. What should I do?
• I want to change the location of my appointment as it is too far away/unsafe/inconvenient. What do I need to do?

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Lifestyle Questions 4

• Do I need to take time off work to get vaccinated?
• Do I need to take time off work after being vaccinated?
• Can I drink alcohol after having the COVID-19 vaccine?
• Is it safe to exercise after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

Vaccination Day 6

• What do I need to bring with me when I go to the vaccination site?
• How should I prepare to get vaccinated?
• Will I have to pay for the vaccine?
• Can I go home immediately after getting the vaccine?
• The vaccination site ran out of vaccines and couldn’t give me my vaccine. What should I do?

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After Vaccination 8

• Will I get proof that I have been vaccinated?
• Will I have side-effects from the vaccine?
• What can I do to relieve the side-effects?
• When should I seek medical help?
• If I have an adverse reaction to the vaccine, who do I contact?

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Second dose 14

• When should I get my second dose?
• Must I re-register to get my second vaccination?
• After 42 (now 21) days should I just go back to my original vaccination site?
• Will I be vaccinated at the same site as before?
• Why must I have a second dose?

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Booster doses 10

• Why do I need a booster?
• Are booster shots safe?
• I’ve had COVID-19: do I really need a booster?
• How do booster shots work?
• Who should get a booster?

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Vaccination certificate 14

• Why does my COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate have an expiry date?
• Why are there new versions of the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate?
• When will the new versions of the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate become available?
• The COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate website asks for an ID or passport number. Are foreign passports, asylum seeking & refugee numbers accepted?
• What should I do if I lost the EVDS vaccination code that was sent via SMS?

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Lucky Draw (share of R2 million) FAQs 1

• Why a Lucky Draw?

Vooma Vouchers 1

• When did the Vooma Vouchers end?

COVID-19 TESTING SITES 1

• Which NHLS Laboratories offer Covid-19 testing?

EVDS issues 1

• How do I report fraud or concerns about misuse of identity, vaccination cards or EVDS information?

Escalations 13

• How do I change my email address, mobile/cell number or location/allocated facility
• How do I change my name/surname or date of birth?
• How can I get the system to send me a OTP? The website shows an incorrect mobile number.
• How can I change the vaccine type? I was vaccinated with J&J but the system reads as Pfizer (or vice versa)
• What do I do if the system shows the incorrect date of when I was vaccinated?

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Public health facilities 2

• How do I log a complaint about a public health facility?
• How does the Department of Health facility complaints App work?

Risk of infection 4

• What is the COVID Alert SA app?
• Changes to contact tracing, quarantine and isolation protocols
• Why did the Department of Health change the rules for contact tracing, quarantine and isolation?
• How can we contain the spread of COVID-19?

Contact tracing 3

• Will the Department of Health continue to trace close contacts of people that test positive for COVID-19?
• What should I do if I had close contact with someone that tested positive for COVID-19?
• Should I get tested if I had close contact with someone that tested positive for COVID-19?

Quarantine 1

• Do I still need to quarantine if I had close contact with someone that tested positive for COVID-19?

Isolation 5

• Do I still need to isolate if I test positive for COVID-19?
• Should I isolate even if I am vaccinated?
• Should I get tested for COVID-19 after my isolation and before I return to work?
• Can healthcare workers also return to work after isolation?
• What should I do if I do not feel better after I have isolated for seven days?

About COVID-19 11

• What is a coronavirus?
• What is COVID-19?
• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
• What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms and when should I seek medical care?
• How can we protect others and ourselves from being getting COVID-19?

See all 11 articles

International Travel 16

• Is the 72 hours for the negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test counted from date of sample analysis or from date when the test result was received?
• Can I use a negative antigen test result to enter South Africa?
• Can a test taken before leaving South Africa be used on return if the return date is within 72 hours?
• What screening measures are implemented on arrival into South Africa?
• Are fully vaccinated persons allowed to enter South Africa without a negative PCR test result?

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Covid-19 TEST RESULTS 1

• Where can I find my Covid-19 test results?

HWCN Services - Mental Health 4

• Who can access HWCN services?
• What are the HWCN operating hours?
• How does a healthcare worker access help through HWCN?
• I’m a healthcare worker; what do I need to know?

Eligibility criteria for HWCN services 8

• What if I’m not a doctor or nurse, but I work in a hospital, can I still get help?
• What if I need more than 4 probono sessions?
• Am I only able to see a therapist? What if I need a Dr?
• What if my colleague, who is a healthcare worker, needs the help not me. Can you call them to help?
• What if I want to organise a talk or a workshop for my team at the hospital, how do I do that?

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Diabetes and COVID-19 vaccines 4

• Can I receive the Covid vaccinations if I have diabetes?
• What are the advantages of taking Covid vaccinations if I have diabetes?
• Is it safe for me to have a Covid vaccination if I am diabetic taking medication?
• If I have Covid , should I continue taking my diabetic medication?

Tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 vaccines 2

• Can I receive the Covid vaccinations if I have Tuberculosis (TB)?
• If I have Covid , should I continue taking my TB medication?

HIV and COVID-19 vaccines 3

• Can I receive the Covid vaccinations if I am HIV positive?
• Why should I take the Covid vaccine if I am HIV positive?
• The COVID-19 vaccine: • improves your immune system’s ability to fight the virus. • lowers your risk of severe disease or death if you catch COVID-19.

Chronic lung disease and asthma 2

• Can I receive the Covid vaccinations if I have chronic lung disease or asthma?
• COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people living with chronic lung disease and/ or asthma.

Arthritis 2

• Can I receive the Covid vaccinations if I have arthritis?
• Why should I take the Covid vaccine if I have arthritis?

Hypertension/high blood pressure 3

• Can I receive the Covid vaccinations if I have hypertension (high blood pressure)?
• Why should I take the Covid vaccine if I am hypertensive?
• Is it safe to receive the COVID-19 vaccines while I am on hypertension medication?

Heart disease 3

• Can I receive the Covid vaccinations if I have a heart disease?
• How does COVID-19 increase the risk of developing heart disease?
• How can I lower my risk of illness with Covid and heart disease?

Chronic Diseases 3

• If I have a chronic disease, when should I vaccinate?
• What should I do if I have a chronic disease and experience serious side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine?
• Which side effects are common to get?

Basic TB Facts 13

• What is Tuberculosis (TB)?
• What are the symptoms of TB?
• How is TB spread?
• How do you test for TB ?
• What happens when I am diagnosed with TB?

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TB Health Check 2

• What is TB Check?
• How do I access the TB Check App?

Measles 9

• What is measles?
• Who can get measles?
• How is measles transmitted?
• What are the signs and symptoms of measles?
• How is measles diagnosed?

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General Contact details 1

• Helplines and important contacts

Mental Health 3

• What is SADAG?
• Where can I find helpline numbers for mental health?
• How can SADAG help me to check my mental health?

GRANTS 2

• Who can benefit from the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant?
• How do I apply for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant?

Cholera 10

• What is cholera?
• How does cholera affect a person? (Symptoms)
• Who is at risk of getting cholera?
• How is cholera spread?
• How is cholera treated?

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 14

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Why should we vaccinate?
• Who gets the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
• How is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine given?
• When will the HPV vaccines be given in 2023?
• What is HPV?

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Notifiable Medical Conditions (NMC) 6

• What are Notifiable Medical Conditions (NMCs)?
• Notifiable Medical Conditions (NMC) Overview
• Which Category 1 notifiable medical conditions (NMC) require IMMEDIATE reporting?
• Which Category 2 notifiable conditions (NMC) should be reported within (7) DAYS of diagnosis?
• Which Category 3 notifiable medical conditions (NMC) must be reported within (7) DAYS of diagnosis?

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Mumps 5

• Mumps outbreak in SA - May 2023
• What is mumps?
• What are the symptoms of mumps?
• Who is at risk for mumps?
• How is mumps treated?

Diphtheria 5

• What is Diphtheria?
• What are the symptoms of Diphtheria?
• Who is at risk of catching Diphtheria?
• How is Diphtheria treated?
• Diphtheria in South Africa

Central Chronic Medicines Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) 6

• What is Dablapmeds?
• How does Dablapmeds work?
• How will I know when to collect my medication?
• What happens if I miss my collection date?
• I am an asylum seeker or hold a foreign passport, can I register on Dablapmeds?

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Hepatitis 26

• What is Viral Hepatitis?
• What is hepatitis A?
• What are the symptoms of Hepatitis A?
• How is hepatitis A treated?
• What is the best way to prevent the spread of hepatitis A?

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Polio (Poliomyelitis) 6

• What is Polio?
• How is polio spread?
• What are the symptoms of polio?
• Can polio have serious symptoms?
• How is polio prevented?

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Rubella (German Measles) 9

• What is rubella?
• Who can get rubella (German measles)?
• Where does rubella occur in South Africa?
• How is rubella (German measles) transmitted?
• What are the signs and symptoms of rubella (German measles)?

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Malaria 5

• What is malaria?
• Who can get malaria?
• Where does malaria occur in and around South Africa?
• How can malaria be prevented?
• What are the signs and symptoms of malaria?

Diabetes 1

• How do I control my diabetes?

HIV Information 11

• When is World Aids Day Observed?
• What are the steps to HIV wellness?
• What is HIV?
• Where can I get tested for HIV?
• It's relatively easy to get tested for HIV in South Africa. You can do so at your doctor, local clinic or any public health facility. There's also the option to buy an HIV test online or at your local pharmacy. The HIV test is provided for

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Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres 3

• How do parents and caregivers find out if the Early Childhood Development (ECD)centre they want to send their child to is accredited?
• Which documents do caregivers need to provide in order for their child to be accepted into an Early Childhood development (ECD)centre?
• What is a means test?

Identifying hearing and eyesight problems 2

• Are there any ‘red flags’ that parents should watch out for in baby’s first year that could indicate their baby’s language is not developing as it should?
• Ear infections can cause hearing loss. What is glue ear?

Bonding with baby 2

• How would one encourage pregnant women and mothers to look after themselves and ensure they stay happy and healthy?
• How can one offer good support to pregnant or new mothers?

Early Childhood Development (ECD) practices 2

• Why is it important to develop a good relationship with your baby and young child?
• What can I, as a parent, do with my baby to stimulate learning and brain development?

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) 4

• What damage does alcohol do to a baby’s brain during pregnancy and how does consuming alcohol affect my baby once he or she is born??
• What is FASD?
• How does one take control of your drinking if you’re pregnant or trying to have a baby?
• Where can I get help to assist me to stop drinking alcohol?

Child Health (Side-by-Side campaign) 13

• What is Side-by-Side?
• What is the goal of Side-by-Side?
• What are the 5 elements of care that the Side-by-Side campaign is built around?
• What is the Road to Health booklet (RTHB)?
• How to connect with Side-by-Side?

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Toddler tantrums 2

• Why do toddler tantrums happen?
• Is there a way you can avoid or prevent a tantrum?

Children with mental disabilities 2

• What are some of the red flags that parents should watch out for in terms of social, mental and emotional development?
• What should caregivers and parents look out for as their child develops to make sure they pick up any delays early enough?

Deworming Myths and Truths 2

• How does a child become infected with worms?
• How does one treat a baby’s worm infection?

Tracking healthy growth 3

• Why should my baby have regular check-ups?
• How does each chart in the Road to Health Booklet (RTHB) work and what does it mean for your baby?
• Why are there other lines on the 3 charts in the Road to Health Booklet (RTHB) and what do they mean?

Measles infection and prevention 11

• What is measles?
• What are the symptoms of measles?
• How does the measles virus spread?
• How long can the virus stay active and when can a person spread the virus?
• Why is it important that all children receive the measles vaccination?

See all 11 articles

Positive discipline 2

• What exactly is discipline and why do children need positive discipline?
• What can help parents get onto the road of positive parenting and positive discipline?

Caring for a young child with diarrhoea 2

• Why is diarrhoea so dangerous for babies and young children?
• If a parent or caregiver sees the signs of serious diarrhoea in the baby or young child, what should they do?

Registering birth of baby 2

• Why is it important for a child to have a birth certificate?
• What is the Child Support Grant and how does one apply for it?

Good Hygiene practices in the home 2

• Why is it important for the home to have access to clean water?
• What are some of the key family practices in home health and hygiene that can prevent children and adults from getting sick?

Raising an HIV positive child 2

• What treatment is available for babies and children if they are living with HIV?
• What if the baby or little child doesn’t like the taste and won’t take the medication?

Contraceptives and dual protection methods 3

• What is the right contraception to use after having a baby and when do you need to start using contraception after having a baby?
• Which contraceptives can women use if they are breastfeeding?
• Which contraceptives can’t be used when breastfeeding?

Identifying physical developmental delays 2

• What is meant by a ‘developmental delay’?
• What are the potential causes of developmental delays?

HIV positive and pregnant 2

• How will I know if my baby is HIV positive after being born?
• What are the ways that the baby could contract HIV and what can be done to prevent this?

Caring for a young child with a chest infection 2

• Are there any common home remedies that parents should avoid when baby has a chest infection?
• What should one look out for if you are worried that it may be more than just a cold or flu?

GBV in the home environment 3

• How does one recognise the cycle of violence?Abusive relationships generally follow a cycle of violence and recognising this and knowing what it looks like is the first step in learning how to break and escape the cycle of violence and abus
• What are some of the steps women can take against domestic violence and abuse?
• How does domestic abuse affect unborn children?

Creating a home learning environment 2

• Why is play is important for children as they grow up?
• Do children play as much now as they used to?

Families living with HIV 3

• How should families care for a new baby born to an HIV positive mom?
• What advice is there for families living with HIV?
• Is HIV/AIDS still a disease we must worry about?

Safety in the home 2

• Is there always a risk of drowning, even when children play in shallow water?
• What can we do to avoid choking and suffocating in babies and small children?

Childhood Obesity 2

• What are the dangers of obesity for young children?
• What can parents do to prevent their children becoming overweight and obese?

Creating books and stories at home 2

• What can young children learn from stories and how significant is it in their development?
• What is the best way to tell stories to young children?

Physical development in children 3

• How do children develop physically?
• What is a motor skill?
• What are the differences between gross motor skills and fine motor skills?

Developing literacy in children 2

• How does early literacy develop?
• How can parents help babies and young children develop these early literacy skills?

The role of the caregiver in a baby’s life 2

• What can we do to help children feel safe and secure?
• What is the role of the parent in their child’s early development?

Caring for your child's teeth 2

• Do I need to buy a toothbrush for my baby?
• What is the best way to clean baby’s teeth?

TB - you, your child and your family 2

• what are the symptoms of Tuberculosis (TB) in babies, toddlers and children?
• What does one do if babies and children test positive for TB?

Physical development 2

• What should parents look out for in baby’s physical development in the early weeks and months?
• Do babies and children learn through their senses?

The role of play in your child’s life 2

• Why is play so important?
• What are the benefits for children in playing?

Benefits of breastfeeding 2

• How often should you breastfeed?
• What are the benefits of bonding with your child while breastfeeding?

Safety in and around the home 3

• What are some water safety tips?
• What about other dangers around the house? What should parents look out for?
• What to do when a child is choking?

HIV - you, your child and your family 3

• What is HIV and AIDS?
• Is there a cure for HIV and AIDS?
• How can a HIV positive mother protect her baby from getting HIV when they are breastfeeding?

Maternal mental health 5

• Why do young moms often struggle with emotional stress over this period?
• Why is it a very difficult time for mothers and carers of new babies?
• Why don’t new moms find help maternal depression?
• How can pregnant women and mothers be encouraged to look after themselves and ensure they stay happy and healthy?
• Are there some things you should say to pregnant women and mothers to reassure them?

The role of fathers/partners 2

• Should the newly born baby be left alone exclusively with its mother?
• How can fathers/partners assist when the baby is very little and breastfeeding?

Social and emotional development 2

• What is social and emotional development and why do we link them together?
• What are the developmental milestones for social and emotional development in babies and toddlers?

Benefits of bonding with your baby 3

• Why is bonding with your baby during pregnancy important?
• How can parents-to-be create this bonding space?
• What is the role of older siblings in this bonding period?

Demystifying gender 2

• Do girls and boys think differently?
• Should girls and boys be raised and treated differently?

Parenting support resources 2

• What can friends or family do to support and assist pregnant moms and new mothers?
• Which organisations and services are available to women to support them?

Danger signs and mom’s health during pregnancy 2

• What happens if a pregnant mom has an already existing health condition?
• Which other danger signs should all pregnant women look out for?

Nutrition 3

• Why is good food and nutrition important for children?
• How do you start introducing new foods to your baby?
• Are there special ways to prepare babies’ food?

Absent dads 2

• And what can absent fathers do to support their young children’s development?
• If father and mother qualify for the Child Support Grant, what can dad do to register for this?

Recording development & monitoring growth with the (RTHB) 2

• How does the RTHB help parents with nutrition and growth?
• How is baby’s growth recorded on the RTHB charts and what danger signs should parents watch out for?

Baby’s growth from birth 3

• What is the best way for parents to know if their little ones are growing well?
• Where and how can parents get Road to Health Booklets for their baby?
• How is baby’s growth recorded on the charts and which danger signs should we look out for?

First 1000 days 5

• What are the first 1000 days and why are they so important?
• What happens if you don’t pay attention during these first 1000 days?
• Why are the 1st 1000 days important in terms of bonding?
• Why else it this period important?
• What is happening to the baby during pregnancy?

Immunisations 2

• How will I know when to take my child for their immunizations?
• Why do doctors and nurses need the Road to Health Booklet?

Developmental milestones 5

• How do children develop physically?
• What are some of the other physical milestones a toddler will reach?
• Are toddlers more aware of their surroundings?
• What development will a parent see in the years between 2 and 4?
• Are 3- to 4-year-olds able to tell the difference between what is real and what is only imagination or fantasy?

MomConnect 2

• What is MomConnect?
• How do I register on MomConnect?

#keready 2

• What is #keready?
• Where can I find #keready clinics?

Cancer 1

• How can I check if I have breast cancer?

Cardiovascular 1

• I have high blood pressure and am on medication, but what else can I do to stay healthy?

Chronic 1

• I feel sick with diarrhoea and vomiting. What can I do to take care of myself?

Dentistry 1

• I have a toothache, what can I do at home?

Dermatology 11

• What is the best way to care for my skin during Summer ?
• How can I treat my eczema?
• Is it safe to shave my pubic hair?
• What is the best way to treat cracked lips?
• Should I pop my pimple?

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Diabetes 0

Eye 1

• How often should I go for an eye test?

Gastro 1

• Should I be concerned if I have blood in my stool?

Gender-Based Violence - GBV 3

• How can I help a friend who has been sexually abused?
• I was raped. What must I do?
• Where can I report Gender-Based Violence (GBV)?

General Health 3

• Does the light from a phone or computer really make it difficult to sleep?
• What's the difference between a Treatment and a Cure?
• What's the difference between Infectious and Contagious?

HIV 4

• How is HIV transmitted?
• Does drinking my ARVS at a different time each day matter?
• What are the symptoms of HIV?
• Who can take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) ?

Lifestyle 1

• What can I do to start my day with energy?

MNCH (Maternal Newborn and Child Health) 5

• I am breastfeeding, but I struggle having enough milk, what can I do?
• Is it possible for a newborn baby girl to have discharge on their private part?
• My baby is teething, what can I do to help?
• Until what age should I deworm my child?
• What basic medicine should I have in my house for a newborn?

Mental Health 3

• I'm thinking of suicide. How can I get help?
• How do I deal with stress?
• I am so stressed about starting my new school. What can I do to get calm?

Muscoskeletal 2

• I have pains in my joints or bones, what could this be?
• What can I use for back pain?

Nutrition 9

• What are some healthy late-night snack options?
• Are there healthy fast-food options?
• Can eating spicy food be bad for your health?
• How dangerous are energy drinks for my body?
• How do I gain weight?

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Physiology 15

• How do I treat ulcers?
• I have sores in my mouth, what can cure them?
• How can I prevent excessive sweating?
• What are the symptoms of an ulcer?
• What can I do about sweating?

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Vaccines 1

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