Pinoy kids MD

29/05/2021

Crisis At Home: What To Do When COVID-19 Hits Your Children

HOST: The Medical City Institute of Pediatrics
SPEAKERS:
1. Fatima I. Gimenez, MD
2. Michelle Joy B. De Vera, MD
3. Kristine V. Arranz, MD
TIME: 9:30 AM
Registration Link:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Crisis at Home: What to Do When COVID 19 Hits Your Children. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

07/08/2020

Breastfeeding and Covid-19






🇵🇭Para sa mga nanay, panuorin ang video para sa inyong gabay kung paano maalagaan at mapapasuso ng ligtas ang inyong sanggol sa panahon ng pandemya ng covid19.

(Video from Unicef)

05/08/2020

Breastfeeding and Covid-19

🇵🇭 Ang mga nanay na may ay maari pa ding magpa-breastfeed. Siguraduhin lang na magsuot ng mask at takpan ang bibig pag umuubo ✅ maghugas ng kamay bago at pagkatapos hawakan si baby ✅ maglinis at mag disinfect ng paligid at nahawakang gamit ✅.

Kapag ang nanay ay nanghihina dahil sa sakit na covid19, maaaring painumin ang maiipon na gatas mula sa nanay o bigyan ng donated breastmilk mula sa ibang nanay na walang sakit.





(Infographics from WHO)

04/08/2020

Here is one common reason why we have increasing numbers of infection. If you are infected, just follow protocols so as not to infect others. Don’t be afraid. If you know someone with covid19, take necessary precautions but remember also to always be kind.


(Infographic from WHO)

03/08/2020

The First week of August is 🤱.

In this time of pandemic, mothers with covid can still breastfeed their babies. Always remember to do your respiratory and hand hygiene!

It's World Breastfeeding Week!

DYK: Breastfeeding gives babies the best possible start to life, and it has many benefits for BOTH 👶 and 🤱.

Women with COVID-19 can breastfeed. They should:
☑️ Practice respiratory hygiene and wear a mask
☑️ Wash 👐 before and after touching the baby
☑️ Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces

02/08/2020

FAQS: When is covid-19 infectious?

Kailan nakakahawa ang covid-19?

Infographic from UP-PGH

31/07/2020

! In this pandemic, we can help beat by looking out for one another and lots of prayers! 💕🙏🏼 (infographics from UP PGH)

03/05/2018

8. What about vaccines and autism?

The 1998 study which raised concerns about a possible link between measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism was later found to be seriously flawed and fraudulent. The paper was subsequently retracted by the journal that published it. Unfortunately, its publication set off a panic that led to dropping immunization rates, and subsequent outbreaks of these diseases. There is no evidence of a link between MMR vaccine and autism or autistic disorders.

01/05/2018

7. What preservatives are used in vaccines?

Thiomersal is an organic, mercury-containing compound added to some vaccines as a preservative. It is safe and the most widely-used preservative for vaccines that are provided in multi-dose vaccine vials. There is no evidence to suggest that the amount of thiomersal used in vaccines poses a health risk.

30/04/2018

6. Do I need to be protected against influenza through vaccination?

Influenza is a serious disease that kills between 300 000 to 500 000 people worldwide every year. Pregnant women, small children, elderly people with poor health and anyone with a chronic condition, like asthma or heart disease, are at higher risk for severe infection and death. Vaccinating pregnant women has the added benefit of protecting their newborns (there is currently no vaccine for babies under 6 months).

Seasonal influenza vaccines offer immunity to the 3 most prevalent strains circulating in any given season. It is the best way to reduce your chances of severe flu and of spreading it to others and have been used for more than 60 years. Avoiding the flu means avoiding extra medical care costs and lost income from missing days of work or school.

30/04/2018

5. Can a child be given more than one vaccine at a time?

Scientific evidence shows that giving several vaccines at the same time has no negative effect on a child’s immune system. Children are exposed to several hundred foreign substances that trigger an immune response every day. The simple act of eating food introduces new antigens into the body, and numerous bacteria live in the mouth and nose. A child is exposed to far more antigens from a common cold or sore throat than they are from vaccines.

The key advantage of having several vaccines at once is fewer clinic visits, which saves time and money. Also, when a combined vaccination is possible (e.g. for diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus), that will result in fewer injections and reduces discomfort for the child. A number of steps can also be taken to reduce pain at the time of vaccination.

27/04/2018

4. Do I need to be vaccinated against diseases that I do not see in my community or my country?

Although vaccine-preventable diseases have become uncommon in many countries, the infectious agents that cause them continue to circulate in some parts of the world. In a highly inter-connected world, they can cross geographical borders and infect anyone who is not protected. In Western Europe, for example, measles outbreaks have occurred in unvaccinated populations in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Russian Federation, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Tajikistan and United Kingdom, and in the United States.

Two key reasons to get vaccinated are to protect ourselves and to protect those around us. Successful vaccination programmes depend on the cooperation of every individual to ensure the wellbeing of all. We should not rely on people around us to stop the spread of disease; we, too, must do what we can.