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04/11/2025

✨ Does Urticaria (Hives) Always Mean Allergy?

Not always! 🙅🏻‍♀️

Urticaria — those red, itchy, mosquito-bite–like spots — can look like allergy, but in children, it’s often caused by viral infections, not food or medicine.

💡 Common causes:
🌡️ Viral infections (most common in kids)
🍤 Allergic reactions (food, medication, insect bites)
☀️ Temperature changes — heat, cold or sweat
👕 Friction or pressure on skin
😣 Stress or tiredness

⛑️ Seek medical help immediately if:
➡️ The rash comes with swelling, vomiting, or breathing difficulty.

Otherwise, most hives are temporary and harmless, clearing up within a few days. 💕

🦠 “Flu” ≠ Influenza!The flu jab doesn’t stop the usual runny nose or sore throat from common cold viruses 🤧It protects y...
02/11/2025

🦠 “Flu” ≠ Influenza!
The flu jab doesn’t stop the usual runny nose or sore throat from common cold viruses 🤧
It protects you from influenza — a serious infection that can cause high fever, pneumonia, and even hospitalization, especially in young children and the elderly.

💉 Protect your family — get vaccinated every year!

30/10/2025

🌿 Does My Child’s Eczema Mean They Have Food Allergy?

Not always! 👶🏻✨

Children with eczema are more likely to have food allergies — but not every eczematic child does.

✅ Around 3–4 in 10 children with moderate to severe eczema have food allergies (like egg, milk, peanut, soy or wheat).
✅ For children with mild eczema, flare-ups are often triggered by dry skin, sweat, dust mites or harsh soaps, not food.
✅ In babies, certain foods may worsen eczema that already exists — but rarely cause it.

💡 Tip for parents:
Before cutting out foods, always talk to your child’s doctor. Unnecessary food restrictions can affect your child’s growth and nutrition.

26/10/2025

🎊 Year-end = celebration after celebration!
Children’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, New Year parties — fun, laughter, and… lots of germs going around! 🦠

As gatherings and school events pile up, more kids are getting runny noses, coughs, and fevers. But don’t worry — with a few simple habits, your child can still join the fun safely! 💕

Here’s how:
🧼 Keep hands clean: Teach your child to wash hands or use sanitizer before eating and after play.
😷 Stay home if unwell: Even a mild cough can spread quickly during parties.
🍰 Avoid food sharing: Cute, but risky — use separate utensils and cups.
💉 Stay protected: Keep vaccines up to date — especially flu, chickenpox, and other optional vaccines.
💧 Boost natural immunity: Plenty of rest, fruits, water, and balanced meals help your child stay strong.

Let’s make this festive season filled with joy — not germs! 🎅🎃🎁

22/10/2025

You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean the vaccine failed!

The flu shot isn’t a magic shield, but it’s still one of the best protections your child can have 💉✨

Here’s why:
✅ Protection starts about 2 weeks after vaccination
✅ The vaccine may not cover every flu strain perfectly
✅ Even if your child gets the flu, illness is usually milder and shorter
✅ It helps prevent serious complications like pneumonia or hospitalisation

So yes — flu can still happen, but your child’s body is much better prepared to fight it off 💪

Let’s keep protecting our little ones every flu season 🧡

16/10/2025

💬 Parent’s Question:
“My child just recovered from Influenza A infection 3 months ago — can they catch flu again?”

💡 Dr Soo Answers:
Yes — it’s possible. Children can get influenza again, even after recovering once.
🦠 That’s because there are many strains of influenza (especially Influenza A), and the virus keeps changing every year.
So, the immunity from the last infection might not fully protect against new or mutated strains.

💉 The best protection?
➡️ Yearly flu vaccination
➡️ Good hand hygiene
➡️ Keeping children home when unwell

Let’s protect our little ones — prevention is always better than cure! ❤️

15/10/2025

Kes Influenza A kini meningkat, terutamanya di Lembah Klang.
Flu mudah berjangkit dan boleh jadi serius, terutamanya bagi kanak-kanak, warga emas, dan pesakit kronik.

Apa simptom yang biasa berlaku kalau kanak-kanak disyaki menghidap influenza?
Dan apa yang kita boleh buat untuk kurangkan risiko jangkitan ini?
🎥 Jom tonton video saya yang dirakam hari ini!

✨ Jom lindungi keluarga kita. Cegah lebih baik daripada rawat!

10/10/2025

They waited all day just to spend time with you 💕
No matter how tired you are, those few minutes mean the world to them.

Not exactly! 😅Many parents think once their child gets rotavirus, they’ll be immune forever — but that’s not quite true....
08/10/2025

Not exactly! 😅
Many parents think once their child gets rotavirus, they’ll be immune forever — but that’s not quite true.

There are many different strains of rotavirus, so kids can still catch it again.
The difference is — after 1 or 2 infections, their body usually learns to fight it better, so later episodes are milder — less vomiting, shorter diarrhea, and faster recovery. 💪

But here’s the thing — rotavirus can be very serious the first time, especially for babies below 2 years old, because they can get dehydrated quickly. 💧

The good news? 💉
The rotavirus vaccine helps your child build protection early — without having to fall sick first.
It’s one of the best ways to prevent severe diarrhea and hospital admission in young children. 🌿

A little protection early can save a lot of tears (and sleepless nights) later. 💕

06/10/2025

🌡️ 爸妈们，你是不是也常常想： “孩子发烧了…需要担心吗？” 🤔
别担心，你并不孤单。我的新影片会告诉你，哪些情况可以在家观察，哪些情况一定要立刻看医生 🚑。

💕 作为小儿科医生（也是一位妈妈），我非常明白孩子发烧时爸妈的焦虑。希望这支影片能给你安心和信心。

👉 快来看看吧，下次孩子发烧时你就知道怎么做！

#小儿科医生 #育儿知识 #孩子发烧 #儿童健康 #爸妈必看

01/10/2025

😴 “Why is my good sleeper suddenly waking every hour?”
Take a deep breath, mama — you’re not doing anything wrong. This is a sleep regression, and the good news is…it’s temporary! 💕

🌙 When do sleep regressions usually happen?
🍼 4 months – The first big regression (and the hardest). Baby’s sleep cycles mature, so they now wake fully between cycles and need help falling back asleep.
👶 6 months – Teething + new skills (rolling, sitting) + separation awareness = more night wakings.
🧗 8–10 months – Crawling and pulling to stand keep little brains busy, while separation anxiety peaks.
🚶 12 months – Transition from 2 naps → 1, plus walking and talking milestones disrupt sleep.
👦 18 months – Big toddler leap! Walking confidently, testing independence, starting daycare, and resisting naps. Another wave of separation anxiety may appear.
🎂 2 years – Language explosion, imagination growth, nightmares/night terrors, and a strong sense of independence often lead to bedtime battles.

💡 Why do regressions happen?
🧠 Brain development — new skills like crawling, walking, talking
🦷 Physical changes — teething, growth spurts, illness
❤️ Emotional development — separation anxiety, stronger attachment
⏰ Routine shifts — nap transitions, childcare, travel, big life events

✅ Key reminder for parents: Sleep regressions are normal and temporary. Most last 2–6 weeks. Stick to consistent routines, offer comfort and reassurance, and remember: every night waking means your child’s brain and body are growing beautifully. 🌱✨

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