Dr.Phalguna Kousika

01/01/2023

Effective, time saving consultation at comfort of your home

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24/10/2021

COVID Vaccine and Breastfeeding

Question: I am planning to take covid vaccine. Should I stop breastfeeding my baby ?

Answer: You can continue breastfeeding the baby. There is no indication to stop breastfeeding during or after the mother`s covid vaccination.



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15/06/2021

The importance of Booster vaccine .

Aster Clinic

19/04/2021

Eczema in Children :
Eczema in Children is often a cause of discomfort.
It makes skin dry, red, itchy and cracks.
Dry weather, dry skin, some soaps worsen the skin rash.
Moisturizing the skin well and treating the rash with specific creams is the utmost priority.
Eczema can recur but it can be managed with good skincare.

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A page for following updates , health education, child care and staying in touch

08/02/2021

COVID 19 and missing the mandatory Vaccines
Children between 5 to 6 years of age need vaccines as a Booster dose. The booster dose is very crucial in maintaining their immunity against various diseases. These vaccines are usually given in schools.
Due to lockdown and delay in school offline classes, many children have missed these mandatory vaccines.
Visit your Pediatrician now and get the pending vaccine.
Ask for the Grade 1 or 5th year or the Booster Vaccine.

20/01/2021

The collateral effects of Lockdown: Childhood overweight and Childhood Obesity

Due to the COVID 19 Lockdown, children are missing on scheduled schools hours, activity while transport to school, scheduled physical activity in schools and after schools hours, well-balanced meals and snacks.

They have a more sedentary life and increased intake of snacks rich in sugars and processed foods.

This leads to increasing their weight in an unhealthy way and eventually overweight/obesity.

Most of the scientists and public health bodies are predicting and already witnessing a sudden rise in childhood overweight and obesity.

Let's fight the hidden epidemics like Childhood Obesity.

Choose for your child

Scheduled class hours
Regular family activity and interactive sessions
Regular aerobic physical activity (Walking, cycling, swimming)
Avoid stress eating or munching as they are bored
Limited screen time
Peer interaction by video calls
Adequate pep talks
Adequate sleep Hours
Lots of TLC (Tender Love and Care)

31/12/2020

Constipation in Children : Asterclinic , Tourist Club Area
Aster Clinic

30/12/2020

Its time for a walk with your child.

Children are most affected because of the COVID Lockdown.

Outdoor interaction and playing with peers is important for a steady and stable development of a child.

Lockdown has forced children to stay at home.

It is time to stay safe and within the Govt rules, to go for outdoor activities for children like walking and cycling !!

Outdoor exposure, regular physical activity and adequate sunlight exposure maintain the emotional, physical and mental health of children.

Stay safe. Social distance. Wear Mask. Walk with your child.