Healthy Beginnings Podcast
An LF Media Production
Hosted by Dr. Edgar Kalimba—a pediatrician, researcher, and health system leader—Healthy Beginnings helps parents, caregivers, and curious listeners navigate health with clarity, not fear. He offers clear and evidence-based conversations about children’s health, family wellbeing, and the systems that shape our lives.
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Healthy Beginnings Podcast
Latest Episodes
My Baby Has a Rash—Should I Be Worried?
Why do babies get rashes so easily?From heat rash and diaper rash to baby acne, drool rash, and allergic reactions, skin problems are one of the most common reasons parents worry about their children.In this episode of Healthy...
Antibiotic Resistance Explained: The Dangerous Habits Making Medicines Stop Working
Why are some infections becoming harder to treat?Antibiotic resistance is growing around the world—and everyday habits like self-prescribing antibiotics, reusing old medicine, and sharing antibiotics with family members are part of the p...
Are We Overusing Antibiotics? The Dangerous Habit Parents Need to Know About
Antibiotics save lives—but are we using them too much?In many homes, antibiotics have become the go-to treatment for almost everything: coughs, colds, fever, sore throats, and stomach illnesses. But antibiotics do not cure every infectio...
If Vaccines Work, Why Are Vaccinated Kids Still Getting Sick?
If vaccines work, why do vaccinated children still get sick?It’s one of the most common questions parents ask—and one that often causes confusion and doubt.In this episode of Healthy Beginnings, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explains...
Can You Vaccinate a Sick Child? Fever, Missed Vaccines & What Parents Should Know
Can you vaccinate your child when they’re sick? What happens if you miss a vaccine? And when should you worry about fever after vaccines?These are some of the most common—and most important—questions parents ask.In this episode of...