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Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world. As well as affecting a large number of children and women in developing countries, it is the only nutrient deficiency which is also significantly prevalent in industrialized countries.

Here is how you can prevent iron deficiency.

One key tool to prevent mosquito borne diseases like is vector control.

This is what you can do in and around your house ⬇

is a complex & chronic disease.

To prevent obesity, people can

✅ limit total fat & sugar intake
✅ eat more fruit, vegetables, whole grains & nuts
✅ do regular physical activity

Remember, obesity is PREVENTABLE!

Infected mosquitoes are active during the day ☀️

You can lower the risk by using:
✅ mosquito repellents
✅ long-sleeved clothes
✅ mosquito nets when sleeping during the day
✅ window screens

Remember to often drain, wash & scrub water storage containers.

🔹 ALWAYS: seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.
🔹 REMEMBER: Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu.

Measles vaccines are highly safe and effective.

Getting two doses of a measles vaccine fully protects your child and helps prevent infection in others around them.

Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.

Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death in children. It's a form of acute respiratory infection affecting the lungs 🫁 that is caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. The good news is that it can be prevented - here's how ⬇️

🦟 is usually found in tropical & sub-tropical climates worldwide.

The most common symptoms are:

❗️high fever
❗️severe headache
❗️pain behind the eyes
❗️muscle & joint pains
❗️nausea
❗️vomiting
❗️swollen glands
❗️rash

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‼️ Get vaccinated against PERTUSSIS! ‼️

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Your baby tells you they are hungry by:

👶 Bobbing their head; turning & opening their mouth
✊ Wriggling/clenching fists
🖐️ Putting their hands near their face or chewing fingers
💋 Licking their lips, opening & closing their mouth, making suckling noises

From: WHO

Vaccines against diseases like:
▶ Measles,
▶ Diarrhoeal diseases &
▶ Pneumonia
are allowing more children to live longer and fulfilling lives.

Children are able to go to school, play with friends and be healthy and happy. Say no to nasty diseases!

‼️The Philippine Academy of Pediatric Pulmonologists (PAPP) cautions the public on thr use of COUGH RELIEF PATCH on children due to LACK OF EVIDENCE ON ITS SAFETY AND EFFICACY. ‼️

For non-urgent or non-emergency cases only.

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 protects you from the risk of hospitalization, serious disease, and death. It may also help protect you from long-COVID. Your health is precious. Get all your recommended doses as soon as you can.

4️⃣ steps to stay fit to beat COVID-19:
🍊 eat a healthy diet
🚭 no to***co
🏃‍♀️ be physically active
🍻 stop harmful use of alcohol

Ngayong Hulyo nais natin itaas ang kamalayan sa Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, isang
karaniwang sakit sa mga bata na dulot ng enteroviruses.

Walang epektibong bakuna upang pigilan ang HFMD. Panatilihin ang personal na kalinisan at pangkapaligiran para umiwas sa sakit na ito.

KonsulTayo sa pinakamalapit na Primary Care Provider para sa karagdagang impormasyon.

Vaccines can protect you from serious illness and death from COVID-19. But did you know that after being vaccinated, you should STILL:

😷 Wear a mask
↔️ Keep a safe distance
🪟 Open windows
🤧 Cough/sneeze into your elbow
👐 Keep hands clean
to stop the virus? Here’s why ⬇️

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2022 Flu vaccine is now available!