Tag: Child Health
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France tightens infant formula safety after global recall
France strengthens infant formula safety regulations after global recall The French government announced a comprehensive overhaul of infant formula safety standards in response to a sweeping global recall tied to contamination concerns. Citing growing evidence of quality lapses in several batches, regulators said the new measures aim to bolster oversight from production to point-of-sale and…
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome in Children: Key Facts
What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) is a rare neurological condition that distorts perception. Children with AIWS may experience changes in how they see themselves, others, or the world around them. They might feel that parts of their body or objects are shrinking or growing, or that the room is…
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Determinants of Poor Glycemic Control in T1D Children | Northwest Ethiopia
Understanding the Challenge: Glycemic Control in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic condition that requires daily management to maintain blood glucose levels within a target range. In children, sustained poor glycemic control increases the risk of acute complications and long-term diabetes-related complications, including retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy. In…
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Nigeria advances measles-rubella elimination with second-phase vaccination drive in the South
Nigeria Accelerates Measles-Rubella Elimination with a Second-Phase Campaign in the South Nigeria is expanding its efforts to eliminate measles and rubella by launching the second phase of a nationwide vaccination campaign. The initiative targets 43 million children aged 9 months to 15 years across 16 states, with the current phase, stream one, being implemented across…
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Nigeria Pushes Ahead with Phase Two of Measles-Rubella Campaign in the South
Nigeria accelerates measles-rubella elimination with a decisive phase two campaign in the south Nigeria has launched the second phase of its sweeping measles-rubella vaccination drive, aiming to immunize 43 million children aged 9 months to 15 years across 16 states. The current phase, stream one, is being implemented in eight southern states, marking a significant…
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Nigeria scales up measles-rubella elimination with second-phase vaccination drive in the South
Nigeria advances measles-rubella elimination with the second-phase vaccination drive Nigeria is intensifying its push to eliminate measles and rubella through a large-scale vaccination program. The second phase of the immunization campaign targets 43 million children aged 9 months to 15 years, spanning 16 states nationwide. This critical effort builds on the momentum of the first…
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Air Pollution and Attention: Why Schoolgirls Show the Strongest Link to Poorer Concentration
New findings spotlight air pollution as a key driver of concentration problems in schoolgirls Researchers investigating cognitive health in adolescents have identified a striking pattern: living in areas with higher air pollution appears more consistently linked to reduced attention in schoolgirls than the quality of their diet. The study, which examines the interaction between environmental…
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In Developing Immunity to Allergens, a Little ‘Dirty’ Goes a Long Way
Rethinking the Hygiene Hypothesis For decades, scientists have explored how early-life exposure to a wide array of microbes affects the immune system. The idea, often summarized as a modern version of the hygiene hypothesis, suggests that a certain amount of environmental “dirt”—bacteria, fungi, and other tiny organisms found in farm fields, homes with pets, and…
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A Little Dirt, A Big Effect: How Early Microbiome Exposure Builds Allergy Immunity
Introduction: Why a Bit of Dirt Matters For decades, experts have linked childhood allergies to overly clean homes. The prevailing hygiene hypothesis suggested that limited exposure to diverse microbes could bias the immune system toward allergic reactions. Yet we’re learning that purposeful, gentle exposure to environmental biodiversity can play a crucial role in building robust,…
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Mass Polio Vaccination Milestone: Over 26 Million Children Reached in Latest Campaign with nOPV2
Overview of the Integrated Polio Vaccination Campaign In a landmark effort to curb poliovirus transmission, the fourth-round national polio vaccination campaign successfully reached more than 26 million children across all regions. The campaign utilized the type two novel Oral Polio Vaccine (nOPV2), a key component in the global strategy to eradicate polio and prevent outbreaks.…