Dr. Renierose Agujetas-Briones: General Pediatrics & Pediatric Pulmonology

03/12/2025

The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, even in microscopic amounts, and the virus can survive on surfaces for a week. Like many of his patients, McMahon said, both children contracted hepatitis B at birth or in early childhood.

That outcome is now preventable. A birth dose of the vaccine, recommended for newborns since 1991, is up to 90% effective in preventing infection from the mother if given in the first 24 hours of life. If babies receive all three doses, 98% of them have immunity from the incurable virus, with the protection lasting at least 30 years.

The CDC estimates that 2.4 million people in the U.S. have hepatitis B and that half do not know they are infected. If the disease is left untreated, it can lead to serious conditions such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/hepatitis-b-vaccine-what-parents-need-to-know/

03/12/2025

Hepatitis B vaccine at birth is very crucial gyud to reduce chronic Hepatitis B later in life. And if the mother has Hepatitis B infection, especially during pregnancy, the infant will receive 2 kinds of vaccines, an active form the Hepatitis B vaccine and the passive form of preformed immunoglobulins against Hepatitis B.

25/11/2025

Herd immunity is the key to protect our babies who are not old enough yet to be vaccinated.

The holiday season is quickly approaching, bringing loved ones together to celebrate. And as families gather, it’s easier for contagious viruses to spread, putting vulnerable groups at risk. Thankfully, widespread vaccination prevents these diseases from spreading and keeps everyone healthy.

Learn more about the importance of staying up to date on immunizations and community immunity this holiday season by visiting our website.
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24/11/2025

Ano kaya ang pwede mangyari kung hindi natin Papabigyan ng vitamin K ang ating sanggol pagkasilang nito?

Lahat po ng newborn ay pinanganak na kulang ang vitamin K sa katawan kaya mataas ang chance na magkakaroon sya ng Vitamin K Bleeding Disorder (VKDB).

Ang VKDB ay isang condition kung saan magkakaroon ng biglaang (most of the time walang warning signs at buglaan) uncontrollable bleeding ang isang newborn sa brain, internal organs kagaya ng intestine at stomach, umbilical cord (kagaya ng nasa picture).

Kung hindi ito maagapan, pwede po magkaroon ng multi-organ failure, seizure, comatoes o kaya pwedemf ikamatay ito ng sanggol.

(Totoong pasyente po yung nasa picture).

24/11/2025

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23/11/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the breathing system and causes symptoms like runny nose, cough, and sore throat.

This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes RSV in children and how to prevent its spread. https://ja.ma/4ptPwYY

RSV is really problematic in the younger children such as babies and those with comorbidities. It can be very serious and even life-threatening to babies. I’ve had babies on oxygent support and even ine admitted in the ICU.

Sadly the RSV vaccine for children has not yet reached the Philippines. The good news is the vaccine for the pregnant mothers and adults is already available in the Philippines. Mahal/pricey siya but worth it to protect your babies. Once the pregnant mother is given the vaccine, she can pass on the antibodies that she has made to her baby while still in her womb. If only during my last pregnancy last year the vaccine was available, piyongan na lng ang price 😬, para lang protected si baby.

21/10/2025

Dapat gyud unta ni sa 1st part of the year. Influenza vaccine for the year usually arrives in Cebu around March or April. Mas maayo mabakunahan na daan summer pa, before sa surge sa flu season. Flu vaccine helps na dili magrabuhan or ma-complicated ang illness once matakdan sa flu. Complications usually happens with the vulnerable group like the very young ones and the elderly.
By the way, infants as early as 6 months old can already get the influenza vaccine.

21/10/2025

In light of the increasing number of cases of respiratory disease and influenza-like illness, it is prudent to revisit these tips for boosting the respiratory health of children.

Stay safe everyone!

24/08/2025

Do not treat the fever. Fever is a normal way of our bodies to fight off the infection. Treat the cause of the fever.

18/08/2025

Clostridium botulinum spores are incredibly resistant to heat, so pasteurization does not guarantee the honey is safe. The botulinum toxin produced that causes botulism is also heat stable, so yeah honey is not safe for infants (less than 1 year old.)

11/07/2025

What is SIDS And how to prevet it?