The Australian Kids' Health Book: The Essential A-Z Guide to Emergencies , Baby Care and Common Childhood Illnesses

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Australian Kids' Health Book: The Essential A-Z Guide to Emergencies , Baby Care and Common Childhood Illnesses
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jonny Taitz
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:258
Dimensions(mm): Height 208,Width 137
Category/GenreChild care and upbringing
ISBN/Barcode 9780732287207
ClassificationsDewey:649 618.92
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Publication Date 1 March 2009
Publication Country Australia

Description

Written in a reassuring, clear style, this book covers the most common ailments that carers and new parents need to be informed about to keep kids healthy. Also offers common sense advice on topics such as travelling with children, asthma, allergies, bites and stings.

Author Biography

Dr Jonny Taitz is a distinguished paediatrician and often works with children with rare conditions. He is currently the Assistant Director of Clinical Operations and Staff Specialist Paediatrician at the Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick. He also lectures in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of NSW.Jonny is probably best known as the paediatrician who treated accident victim Sophie Delezio. His interests range from rural paediatric health issues to his involvement with children's charities such as the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and the SMILE Foundation.