Vatsalya Shishu Hospital Ajmer

06/03/2026

Why WHO Reduced the Zinc Dose in Diarrhea (2024)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its recommendation for zinc use in childhood diarrhea. The zinc dose has been reduced mainly for these reasons:
• Less vomiting: Higher zinc doses were often linked with vomiting in children.
• Same effectiveness: Studies show that a lower dose works just as well in reducing the duration and severity of diarrhea.
• Better tolerance: Children tolerate the lower dose better, with fewer side effects.
• Easier program implementation: A lower dose is simpler to use in community and public health programs.
New Recommendation:
Give zinc 5 mg once daily for 10–14 days in children up to 10 years of age.

The 2024 World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines present important updates in the management of pneumonia and diarrhea in children. There is a conditional recommendation of a reduced zinc dose-5 mg daily for up to 14 days-for children up to 10 years of age with acute watery or persistent diarrhea...

06/03/2026

1 in 8 people live with obesity, which can lead to serious health problems.

To prevent it:

❌ Limit harmful fats & sugars
🍒🥦 Eat more fruits, vegetables, pulses, whole grains & nuts
🏃 Stay active

has more tips on Wednesday’s : who.int/news-room/fact…

06/03/2026

Heard that HPV vaccine disturbs menstrual cycle? Let’s clear it up.

The truth is simple:
✔️ HPV vaccine does NOT affect the menstrual cycle.
✔️ It is safe to take the vaccine even during menstruation.

Choose facts.
Choose protection.

06/03/2026

Every girl deserves protection! HPV vaccination is safe & effective against cervical cancer. Choose facts over misinformation, consult your doctor and visit the nearest health facility.

05/03/2026

A previously healthy man presented with a 5-day history of fever, nausea, and vomiting and a 2-day history of an itchy rash. Examination showed an exanthem consisting of minute macules and subtly elevated papules.

05/03/2026

A study compared low-dose (6 mg/kg/day) in preterm infants.

Findings:
✅ Higher doses were linked to less severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
🧠 Neurodevelopmental outcomes improved at 6 months with higher doses
❌ But the neurodevelopmental benefit did not persist later

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-026-02593-1

03/03/2026

Vaccine Update 2026
Age: 9–26 years (girls and boys)
Dose: Now a single dose for most (as per new WHO/Govt guidelines)

Why vaccinate boys?
HPV causes throat and tongue cancers — and these are rising in men.

In India, the fastest-growing HPV-related cancer in men is oropharyngeal (throat) cancer.
⚠️ There is no screening test for these cancers in men.

The vaccine has been approved for boys since 2009.

03/03/2026

India 🇮🇳 is updating its seasonal flu vaccine for 2026–27 to target a rapidly spreading new A(H3N2) variant, as per WHO recommendations.
1. The strain has higher transmissibility.
2. Early vaccination is strongly advised.
3. High-risk groups (elderly, children, pregnant women, co-morbid patients) should prioritize vaccination to prevent severe illness & hospitalizations.

More details 🔗 toi.in/_1cl-b

India News: NEW DELHI: After a year marked by an early and sharp rise in flu cases in several countries, India is set to update its seasonal influenza vaccine to .

22/10/2025

Effects of mother-infant ABO incompatibility on neonates
O-B > O-A > non-O-A/O-B > ABO

Cohort study of nearly 50,000 neonates in China

fn.bmj.com/content/early/…

22/10/2025

"If you define the
problem correctly, you almost have the solution."
STEVE JOBS

19/10/2025

FEED 1 trial results out in Publication
In infants born at 30+0 weeks to 32+6 weeks of gestation, full milk feeds from day 1 did not alter length of hospital stay.

https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(25)00271-8

01/10/2025

Adolescent malnutrition is a major public health challenge that affects millions. If we don’t act now, we risk compromising their health and future.

It’s time to invest in adolescent nutrition to protect their future and fuel their development.