Dr. Mylene Letigio - Casil Pediatric Clinic

25/03/2026

Good day dear parents. Posting early my clinic schedule over the holy week (March 30 to April 4).

As most clinics will be closed from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, should there be any urgent/emergent health concern, visit the nearest hospital ER for check-up/assessment.

Thank you.

25/03/2026

Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable. To give your child the strongest shield against it, the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS), PIDSP, and PFV—alongside International Pediatric Association and American Cancer Society strongly recommend that the HPV vaccine be given between 9 to 14 years old.

Vaccinating early within this window provides the best protection, and let's keep our communities healthy through vaccination.”

15/03/2026

Good day dear parents. Here is my clinic schedule from March 16-21, 2026.

Due to the recent increase in gas price, the traffic at fuente due to BRT and the usual decrease in pediatric census over summer months, clinic at SWUMC will be by appointment basis temporarily. Appointments will be accepted at least 1hr prior to opening time.

Clinic at Care and Cure Hub will remain by walk-in basis.

Thank you for your understanding.
-Doc My

23/02/2026

The reason why we give Vitamin K shot at birth

13/02/2026

Starting solids? Keep it simple 🤍
At 6 months, breastmilk or formula is still baby’s main nutrition. Solids are just for learning and exploring.

Here’s how to prepare each single purée:

🥑 Avocado Purée
Mash ripe avocado with a fork until smooth. Add a little breastmilk or formula if needed for thinner texture.

🍠 Sweet Potato Purée
Peel, cut, and steam or boil until very soft. Blend until smooth. Add water, breastmilk, or formula to adjust texture.

🍌 Banana Purée
Mash ripe banana until smooth. You can mix with breastmilk/formula for a creamier texture.

🥕 Carrot Purée
Peel and slice carrots. Steam or boil until very soft. Blend until smooth and thin as needed.

🫛 Pea Purée
Steam peas until soft. Blend well and strain if needed for a smoother texture.

🍎 Apple Purée
Peel, core, and slice apple. Steam until soft, then blend until smooth.

Start with 2–3 tablespoons per meal, 1–2 times a day. Always supervise baby and follow their hunger cues 🤍

08/02/2026

Kaisa ng Department of Health ang PPDSI sa pagbibigay ng kaalaman sa wastong pangangalaga ng oral health.

Makikita sa poster ang acronym na S.I.P.I.L.Y.O., isang gabay sa tamang pagsisipilyo para sa bata at matanda. Layunin nito na mahikayat ang bawat pamilya at komunidad—lalo na ang mga bata—na magkaroon ng maayos at kumpletong mga ngipin hanggang sa pagtanda.

Bigyang-halaga ang oral health para sa mas maayos na pagkain, malinaw na pananalita, at mas kumpiyansang ngiti—tungo sa mas malusog na pangangatawan. 😊

07/02/2026

Facts about pacifier use

Prolonged pacifier use can silently change a child’s bite, jaw growth, and tooth alignment.

According to guidance from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), pacifiers are considered safe and appropriate during infancy, especially in the first year of life. However, when use continues beyond early toddler years, it can interfere with normal oral and facial development—often without obvious symptoms at first.

Long-term pacifier habits are associated with open bite, increased overjet, altered tongue posture, and changes in how the upper and lower jaws grow. These changes may affect speech development, chewing efficiency, and can increase the likelihood of needing orthodontic treatment later in childhood.

The AAPD recommends gradually discontinuing pacifier use by around age 2–3, when the risk of long-term dental effects increases. Early guidance, gentle habit-breaking, and routine dental visits allow most children’s bites to self-correct naturally—protecting healthy jaw growth and a well-aligned smile without unnecessary intervention.

16/10/2025

Lots of cough and colds lately. Prevention is still better than cure. Still have a few stocks of Flu vaccine in the clinic. Have your kids vaccinated!

[LOOK] Flu and Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) are on the rise nationwide — including among children. Stay informed with these helpful reminders from the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines, Inc

Stay safe and proactive this flu season!

14/09/2025