Ep. 10: Vaccines to Vitamins – Children's Health Trends

Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and wellbeing. In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Raphaella Stander – paediatrician and mom of three – for a refreshingly honest, evidence-based conversation about some of the most debated topics in children’s health today. From herd immunity and vaccine safety data to practical home hacks and knowing when to worry, this episode is essential listening for any parent wanting clarity, confidence and common sense when it comes to protecting their child’s health. Together, they dive into: Herd immunity explained – and why vaccination rates matter 🛡️ Vaccine safety, monitoring & long-term data 🧠 Why measles outbreaks are returning globally 🌍 Meningococcal disease: early warning signs every parent should know 🤒 The new influenza strains – and why flu can be serious in children 😷 ️Zinc supplementation – when it’s useful and when it’s unnecessary 🌡️ Melatonin in children – hormone, not vitamin 💊 Iron deficiency and its link to sleep challenges 💤 When to test before supplementing 💉️️ Co-sleeping: science, culture & personal choice 🛌 Practical paediatric health hacks (from pimple patches to medication tips) ✔️ Navigating misinformation in the age of social media 📱 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:59 – Rapid-fire parenting & supplement ratings 2:10 – What is herd immunity? 3:24 – Vaccine safety & long-term surveillance 4:12 – Meningococcal disease explained 6:00 – Early warning signs of meningitis 8:35 – Why measles outbreaks are increasing 10:24 – Vaccines and autism: what the data says 11:28 – Zinc & over-supplementation in children 13:22 – Melatonin: risks & when it’s appropriate 15:17 – Iron deficiency & sleep 17:04 – Molluscum contagiosum hack 18:42 – Co-sleeping: science vs culture 22:35 – New influenza strain & what parents should know 25:28 – Antivirals and prevention 26:14 – Final advice for overwhelmed parents 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@phytoceutics/videos Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718Amazon: https://a.co/d/8W7rmS2  💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with Us: Dr Raphaella Stander | [https://www.atlanticchild.com/] Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en #HerHealthPodcast #ChildrensHealth #Vaccinations #Paediatrics #Influenza #ParentingSupport #EvidenceBased #ImmuneHealth #Phytoceutics