Child Health FAQs

Confirmed hours are Monday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Hours may still vary on public holidays, so it is always worth calling ahead. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

The best way to confirm the appointment process is to call or WhatsApp the clinic directly. Walk-in visits may be possible during consultation hours, but calling ahead helps avoid long waits, especially for newborns or if your child is unwell. See our contact and timings page for details.

Please bring: your child's previous vaccination record (Mother and Child Protection card or immunisation booklet); any previous prescriptions and medical reports; growth charts if you have them; a list of any current medicines and known allergies; and a note of your child's symptoms — fever pattern, feeding, sleep, urine and stool changes. This helps Dr. Haryani give the most accurate assessment. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

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Shiv Clinic is located in Warora, Maharashtra. To confirm which languages Dr. Haryani consults in (e.g. Marathi, Hindi, English), please contact the clinic directly before your visit. Contact details →

Free parking is available near the clinic. The clinic is located at Block No 20, Krushi Utpanna Bazar Samiti Complex, Opposite New Nagar Parishad, Snehnagar, Warora. For specific accessibility questions, please call ahead. Directions are available on Google Maps.

Bring your child promptly if: the child is under 3 months with any fever; fever is above 39°C (102.2°F) and not responding to paracetamol; fever lasts more than 3 days; the child has difficulty breathing, is unusually sleepy or difficult to wake, has a rash, refuses to feed, or shows signs of dehydration (no tears, no wet nappy in 8+ hours). When in doubt, always call the clinic. See our full fever and illness care page for a detailed guide to red-flag signs. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Dr. Haryani follows a conservative, antibiotic-sparing approach where clinically appropriate. This means that for viral illnesses — which cause most childhood fevers, coughs, and colds — she focuses on supportive care: adequate fluids, rest, and mild symptom relief. Antibiotics are prescribed when there is a clinically indicated bacterial infection, not routinely for every illness. This is consistent with IAP and WHO paediatric prescribing guidelines, and is a clinical philosophy, not an absolute policy — Dr. Haryani prescribes antibiotics whenever they are medically necessary. Learn more on our fever and illness care page.

Most childhood fevers, coughs, colds, and sore throats are viral. Viral illnesses do not respond to antibiotics and typically resolve with supportive care. Bacterial infections — such as bacterial pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or confirmed strep throat — do require antibiotics after clinical assessment. Only a doctor can reliably distinguish the two after examining your child. Do not give leftover antibiotics or self-medicate. See our fever and illness approach for a simple guide. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) replaces fluids and electrolytes lost during diarrhoea and vomiting. It is the cornerstone of treatment for childhood gastroenteritis. Continue feeding — stopping food slows recovery. ORS is available at pharmacies without prescription. Seek medical attention if your child shows signs of dehydration: no tears, sunken eyes, dry mouth, no wet nappy in 8 hours, or very watery or bloody stool. For most mild cases, home ORS management is sufficient. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Vidarbha's climate — hot summers and monsoon rains — creates conditions conducive to vector-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria, and waterborne diseases like typhoid, especially during and after the monsoon season. Parents should take mosquito precautions (repellents, nets, eliminating standing water) and ensure safe drinking water. If your child develops high or prolonged fever during or after monsoon season, seek medical assessment promptly. Our guide Childhood Illnesses in Vidarbha covers seasonal illness patterns in detail. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

For most mild-to-moderate fevers: ensure the child drinks plenty of fluids (water, ORS, diluted juice, breastmilk for infants); dress the child lightly; give age-appropriate paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed by the doctor if the child is uncomfortable; and monitor for red-flag signs. Do not give aspirin to children under 16. Do not bundle the child excessively. This is general guidance — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation, and see our full fever care page.

Yes. Child vaccination and immunization is one of the core services at Shiv Clinic. Dr. Haryani follows the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and Government of India Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) schedules. See our full vaccination and immunization page for the 2026 schedule and detailed guidance. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Always bring your child's immunisation record book (Mother and Child Protection card or hospital-issued vaccination card). This allows Dr. Haryani to check which vaccines have been given, identify any missed doses, and plan the next appropriate visit. If you have lost your child's record, let the clinic know — the doctor can help assess the likely vaccination status. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) provides free vaccines at government health centres — covering BCG, OPV, DPT, Hepatitis B, Measles-MR, and others. The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends additional vaccines not yet in the government schedule — such as rotavirus, PCV (pneumococcal), IPV, and Varicella — which are available at private clinics. Both schedules protect against serious diseases; the IAP schedule offers broader protection. Dr. Haryani can advise which vaccines are appropriate for your child. See our vaccination page for details. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Mild fever, redness, and soreness at the injection site are common and expected reactions after vaccination — they are a sign the immune system is responding. These symptoms typically resolve within 1–2 days. Give age-appropriate paracetamol if the child is uncomfortable, ensure adequate fluids, and keep the injection site clean and dry. Seek medical attention if the fever is very high, the child is unusually distressed, the swelling is severe, or symptoms persist beyond 2–3 days. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Yes. A catch-up vaccination schedule can be designed for children who have missed doses, regardless of age. The IAP provides catch-up guidelines for children who started late or missed doses. Please bring whatever vaccination records you have, and Dr. Haryani will advise on the appropriate catch-up plan. It is never too late to catch up on missed vaccines. See our vaccination page or contact the clinic. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Ideally within 24–48 hours of hospital discharge. This first visit allows Dr. Haryani to check the newborn's weight (some loss after birth is normal, but close monitoring is needed), assess for jaundice, review feeding, check birth vaccinations (BCG, OPV-0, Hepatitis B-1 should be given at birth), and address any parent concerns. See our newborn care first month guide and newborn care service page for detailed guidance. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Neonatal jaundice (yellow tinge to skin and eyes) is very common in the first few days of life — it occurs in up to 60% of full-term newborns. Mild physiological jaundice often resolves on its own. However, jaundice appearing in the first 24 hours, very deep yellowing, or jaundice persisting beyond 2 weeks requires medical assessment. Adequate feeding helps clear jaundice. If you are concerned, see a doctor promptly — severe untreated jaundice can be harmful. See our newborn care guide for more. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Signs that breastfeeding is going well: the baby feeds 8–12 times in 24 hours; you can hear swallowing; the baby has 6+ wet nappies per day from day 4–5 onward; and the baby regains birth weight by 10–14 days. If you are concerned about feeding — poor latch, low wet nappies, excessive weight loss, or an unsettled baby — contact the clinic. See our newborn care first month guide for feeding details. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Some weight loss in the first few days after birth is normal (up to ~7–10% of birth weight). Babies should regain birth weight by 10–14 days and continue gaining steadily thereafter. Consult Dr. Haryani if your baby has not regained birth weight by 2 weeks, is not gaining 150–200 g per week in the first months, or if you are concerned about feeding or growth at any time. Growth is monitored at every well-child visit — see our well-child and growth care page. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Key milestones include: by 2 months — smiling, tracking faces; by 4 months — head control, laughing; by 6 months — rolling, sitting with support, babbling; by 9 months — sitting independently, waving; by 12 months — standing, first words; by 18 months — walking steadily, 10+ words; by 24 months — 2-word phrases, 50+ words. Red flags at any age include: loss of skills previously gained, no eye contact, no response to name by 9 months, not walking by 18 months, or no words by 16 months. See our detailed child development milestones guide. For preterm babies, use corrected age. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Well-child visits should ideally happen at: birth (within 24–48 hrs of discharge), 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, and annually thereafter. These visits combine vaccination, growth monitoring, developmental review, and parent guidance. See our well-child and growth care page for the full schedule. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Yes. Shiv Clinic works with the AANSH network to support families who have welcomed babies through IVF, surrogacy, or high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Haryani provides paediatric follow-up tailored to these babies' specific needs. Visit our AANSH Families page to learn more about this care pathway. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Premature babies should be assessed using corrected age rather than actual age for developmental milestones. Corrected age = actual age minus the number of weeks early. For example, a baby born 8 weeks early who is now 6 months old has a corrected age of 4 months. Corrected age is typically used until around age 2. Shiv Clinic provides corrected-age developmental monitoring for preterm babies — see our AANSH Families page and the detailed explanation in our milestones guide. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

NICU-graduate babies often need: corrected-age developmental monitoring; adjusted vaccination timing (preterm vaccination schedules may differ in some cases); monitoring for growth, hearing, vision, and neurodevelopmental issues; and follow-up for any conditions identified in the NICU (e.g. retinopathy of prematurity, chronic lung disease). The frequency and nature of follow-up depends on how early and how unwell the baby was. Shiv Clinic coordinates this care through the AANSH network. This is educational information — consult Dr. Haryani for your child's specific situation.

Yes. Shiv Clinic serves families from Warora and the wider Chandrapur district, including Bhadrawati, Chandrapur city, Ballarpur, Chimur, and surrounding areas. See our areas we serve page for the full list. If you are travelling from further away, calling ahead to confirm timing and availability is advisable.

Shiv Clinic publishes free, doctor-reviewed parent guides covering key paediatric topics. Available guides include: Newborn Care in the First Month, Child Development Milestones (0–5 Years), and Childhood Illnesses in Vidarbha. All guides are for educational purposes and are not a substitute for medical consultation.