Zuriel Pediatric Clinic

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Sa mga naitalang kaso ng pertussis sa bansa ngayong taon, 49 ang nasawi.

Get a complete vaccination for protection against PERTUSSIS. Consult your doctor for Booster and Catch-up Vaccination.

PERTUSSIS

- Ang Pertussis ay nagdudulot ng matinis at ipit na paghinga matapos ang pag-ubo. Ito ay lubhang nakakahawa. Ang bata ay maaaring makaranas ng apnea o pagtingil ng paghinga, pagkahirap sa paghinga, at pagsusuka.

Mahalaga na mabigyan bakuna ang mga bata upang makaiwas sa mga sakit gaya ng Pertussis.

Siguraduhin na kumpleto ang bakuna at may booster shots. (Hindi po natatapos ang bakuna sa health center. Ang booster shots ng DPT at iba pang bakuna ay maaring maibigay ng inyong doctor).

Boost your immunity, get your flu shot now!

PAGTATAE at PAGSUSUKA

Ang gastroenteritis ay mas karaniwang kilala bilang trangkaso sa tiyan. Ito ay pagtatae or pagsusuka sanhi ng impeksyon or inflammation ng tyan o bituka.

Ang maaaring mga sanhi ay viral, bacteria, or parasitic pathogens. Ito ay resulta ng pagkonsumo ng mga pagkain or inumin na kontaminado.

Mga karaniwang sintomas:
- Pagtatae
- Pagsusuka/ Pagduduwal
- Pagsakit ng Tyan
- Lagnat

Mga dapat bantayan. Watch out for signs/symptoms associated with dehydration:
- Restless, irritable, or lethargic
- Thirsty or drinks poorly
- Increased heart rate
- Decreased or weak pulses
- Fast breathing
- Slightly or deeply sunken eye
- Decreased or absent tears
- Dry or parched mouth/tongue
- Skin pinch goes back slowly
- Prolonged capillary time
- Cool extremities
- Decreased or minimal urine ouput

Prevention:
- Exclusive breastfeeding
- Handwashing
- Vaccination (Rotavirus, Typhoid, etc)
- Avoid eating contaminated/ undercooked food
- Avoid drinking contaminated water.

Clinic is Closed: January 16 to January 21.
- For emergency cases, may proceed directly to hospital. Thank you po.

VACCINATION

Marami ang may bulutong, tigdas, skin rashes, ubo at sipon ngayon.

Pag tatanungin sa history if may bakuna na ang bata, ang madalas sabihin ng mga magulang ay completed na sa health center. Pero sa totoo, hindi po natatapos sa health center ang mga bakuna ng bata.

Magtanong po sa inyong mga doctor.

Mahalaga na mabigyan bakuna ang mga bata upang maiwasan ang mga sakit, gaya ng BCG, Hepatitis B, Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae B, Polio, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Flu, Measles, Japanese Encephalitis, Chickenpox vaccine (para sa bulutong), Hepatitis A, MMR, Meningococcal, Typhoid, Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine.

P**i update po ang bakuna ng mga bata. Check your child's vaccination records or baby book.

Walking Pneumonia

-hindi naman ito bago, meron na ito dati pa, hindi naman ito galing tsina. All age group can be affected, pwedeng bata or matanda. May mga gamot naman at may mga paraan para maiwasan ang sakit at transmission.

Para may Idea ka:

"Walking pneumonia" is a mild case of pneumonia. A more medically correct term would be atypical pneumonia and can be caused by certain molds, viruses or bacteria; often a common bacterium called Mycoplasma pneumonia.
Symptoms can be mild enough that you can continue your daily activities, hence the term "walking."

Pneumonia can spread when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes near you.

To reduce your risk of infection:
• Get a flu vaccine each year to help prevent getting pneumonia caused by the flu.

• Talk to your doctor about getting a pneumonia vaccine (there is no vaccine for viral or mycoplasma pneumonia, but certain individuals should get vaccinated for pneumococcal pneumonia).

• Make sure your pertussis vaccine is up to date.

• Exercise, eat a well-balanced diet and get adequate sleep.

• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with warm, soapy water.

• Don't smoke.

• Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze and encourage others to as well to help prevent the spread of these infections.

Most people start to feel better within three to five days, but a cough from pneumonia can last weeks or months after treatment. Recovery time will vary from person to person and will depend on whether you have other medical problems.

-American Lung Association.

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Ang hand, foot and mouth Disease (HFMD) ay isang nakahahawang sakit na sanhi ng mga virus (like Coxsackie virus, Enterovirus, at Echovirus).

Ito ay madalas na nakukuha if may exposure sa taong may dala ng mikrobyo, at paghawak sa mga bagay or laruan na nadapuan ng virus.

Mga Sintomas:
- lagnat
- paglitaw ng mga laso sa bibig (labi, dila, gilagid, ngalangala)
- rashes sa kamay, palad, paa, talampakan, binti, at sa puwit
- paglalaway
- pananakit ng lalamunan
- paghina sa pagkain or padede

Karamihan sa mga batang nahawaan ay may mild symptoms na tumatagal ng 7 hanggang 10 araw.

Gamot:
- kusang nawawala ang sakit
- paracetamol para sa lagnat
- pakainin at painumin ng fluids ang bata upang maiwasan ang dehydration

Mga paraan upang maiwasan at makontrol ang pagkakaroon ng HFMD:
- paghuhugas ng kamay
- disinfect ang mga bagay na madalas hawakan ng bata
- umiwas sa mga taong may sakit.

Ubo at Sipon

Ang ubo ay defense mechanism ng ating katawan upang alisin ang sipon, plema, at iba pang bagay na nakakairita sa baga at mga daanan ng hangin.

Ang sipon ay isang uri ng infection na dulot ng napakaraming uri ng virus. Naaapektuhan ng sipon ang upper respiratory tract, na binubuo ng ilong at lalamunan.

Mga sanhi ng pagkakaroon ng ubo at sipon:
- exposure sa taong may karamdaman
- mga bagay sa paligid na nagdudulot ng irritation (usok, alikabok, pollens, amoy, paninigarilyo)
- mga allergy
- change of weather
- mikrobyo (virus, bacteria)
- ibang gawain (pagpapagod, pagtakbo takbo)

Mga paraan upang maiwasan at makontrol ang pagkakaroon ng ubo at sipon:
- paghuhugas ng kamay
- iwasan ang pagpunta sa matataong lugar
- tamang pag-ubo, gamit ang disposable tissue or sa itaas na bahagi ng siko
- ilayo sila sa mga taong may karamdaman
- updated vaccine

Gamutan
- wastong paggamit ng gamot (hindi Antibiotic lagi)
- pagpahingain at tiyaking comfortable ang bata
- keep hyrated (bigyan ng fluid ang bata katulad ng tubig, gatas, fresh fruit juice, sabaw)
- bigyan ng masustansyang pagkain
- bigyan ng sapat na oras ang tulog (bawasan ang gadget use)
- bigyan ng paracetamol kung may lagnat

Mahalagang tandaan na kapag ang bata ay nagpapakita ng iba pang sintomas, o ang kanilang ubo at sipon ay matagal nang hindi nawawala, magandang ideya na dalhin sila sa doktor.

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Roseola Infantum (Tigdas Hangin)
- also known as exanthema subitum
or sixth disease
- is a generally mild viral infection
- a benign self limited disease

Etiology: Human Herpes viruses 6 and 7

Peak age of primary infection: 6-9mo of life
- mostly affects infants and toddlers

Transmission: from saliva or respiratory droplets of asymptomatic adults or older children

Pathogenesis
-the virus replicates and sheds in salivary glands

Clinical Manifestations:
- High Fever for 3 to 5 days
- Fussiness
- Febrile Seizures
* Fever usually resolves after 72hrs, then appearance of rash (spreading from the trunk to the face and extremities)
* The rash usually last 1-3 days

Treatment
- Supportive care
- Keep your child hydrated and well rested
- Anti-pyretics (like Paracetamol, to help bring down the fever)

Source: Nelson's Pediatrics

Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your own behavior and reactions. It helps children and teenagers learn, behave well, get along with others and become independent.

-Raisingchildren.net.au.

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Mga impormasyon, paalala, at mga dapat nating tandaan kung paano masugsugpo ang Dengue.
# All about Dengue- DOH Advisory

Boost your immunity. Get your Flu shot now!

Be mindful of prolonged sun exposure and heat. Stay safe safe this summer!

Encourage children to stay well-hydrated.

Step away from the sweet stuff. Too much added sugar can badly affect child’s health.

Get off your phone, Connect with your child!

Hwag makiuso! Be safe and healthy.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is an acute viral illness that presents as a vesicular eruption in the mouth. HFMD can also involve the hands, feet, buttocks, and/or genitalia.

Infection generally occurs via the fecal-oral route or via contact with skin lesions and oral secretions.

Clinical improvement is observed after approximately 3-5 days; cutaneous and mucosal lesions resolve in 7-10 days.

Prevention:
- Handwashing
- avoidance of sharing utensils and drinking containers and other potential fomites
- disinfection of contaminated surfaces
- avoiding community settings where exposures are likely to occur.

Common Cold is an acute, self-limiting viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.

Know more about the common cold: Recognize the symptoms, how to treat, when to see your doctor and how to prevent it.

Child protection and injury prevention.
Safety First! Closely supervising your children is the best way to prevent common childhood injuries.

Ang Dengue Fever ay impeksyon sanhi ng dengue virus mula sa kagat ng lamok na Aedes aegypti.

Sintomas:
-Lagnat
-Pagsusuka o pananakit ng tiyan
-Pananakit ng ulo
-Pananakit ng kasu-kasuan
-Panghihina at pananamlay
-Pagdudugo o pamamantal

Mga paraan para maiwasan ang Dengue:
-Panatilihing malinis ang kapaligiran
-Magsuot ng damit na may mahabang manggas at pantalon
-Lagyan ng screen ang mga bintana at pinto
-Gumamit ng kulambo sa kwarto
-Takpan ang mga ipong tubig
-Magpahid ng anti-mosquito lotion

Paalala: Sa unang sintomas ng Dengue huwag itong ipagwalang-bahala at kumonsulta agad sa inyong Doktor.

Your child has a cough, runny nose, sorethroat, and a fever. Is it Covid 19? Could it be the flu? or just a cold? All these illnesses are caused by viruses that infect the Respiratory Tract. They cause some similar symptoms. All are contagious and can spread easily from person to person.

It's always wise to:
- Wash your hands for at least 30 seconds with soap and water
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with your elbow or tissue
- Don't touch your eyes, nose, and mouth! These are the areas where a virus can enter your body
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay at home
- Get vaccinated!

Acute gastroenteritis denotes infections of gastrointestinal tract caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

It is the result of infection acquired through fecal-oral route or by ingestion of contaminated food or water.

Watch out for signs/symptoms associated with dehydration:
- Restless, irritable, or lethargic
- Thirsty or drinks poorly
- Increased heart rate
- Decreased or weak pulses
- Fast breathing
- Slightly or deeply sunken eye
- Decreased or absent tears
- Dry or parched mouth/tongue
- Skin pinch goes back slowly
- Prolonged capillary time
- Cool extremities
- Decreased or minimal urine ouput

Prevention:
- Exclusive breastfeeding
- Handwashing
- Vaccination (Rotavirus, Typhoid, etc)
- Avoid eating contaminated/ undercooked food
- Avoid drinking contaminated water.

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