Paediatrics · Fevers
Fever in children: a parent's calm checklist
What to do in the first hour, how to dose correctly, and exactly when to head to the ER.
Paediatrician · Mom · Online consultations
Dr Anjana Alekhya
MD (Paediatrics)
I work with anxious parents - as a paediatrician, and as a mom myself. My job is to help you understand what is happening with your child, what to do about it, when to act - and when not to worry.
What you'll find here
Paediatrics & child health
Practical guides that tell you what to do, when to act, and when you can stop worrying.
Paediatric hemato-oncology
Deeper writing on childhood blood disorders and cancer care, for families and colleagues.
Public health & healthcare
Honest views on how healthcare works - and how it could work better for families.
AI & your child's health
How to use AI tools for health questions without the panic: context in, calm out.
Personal viewpoints
Essays and opinions on whatever is on her mind, medical or not.
Latest writing
A sample of recent posts. See all writing →
Personal viewpoints
Why I chose paediatrics
The moment I knew, the realities nobody mentions, and why I still love it.
Public health
What a doctor's appointment should feel like
Why a good appointment feels rare, and what to reasonably expect from yours.
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