Tag: Child Health
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Free Cough Syrup Safety in Rajasthan Sparks Probe After Child’s Death
Tragic case in Vair, Rajasthan: A two-year-old’s death after cough syrup A heartbreaking incident has intensified concerns about the safety of medicines supplied free of charge by the government in Rajasthan. In the village of Luhaasa, located in Vair tehsil of Bharatpur district, a two-year-old boy died after receiving a cough syrup that was part…
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Medicines for Kids: Why They Taste Bitter and How to Help
autumn is in the air and with it come colds, flu, and the reminder that many medicines are needed to help kids recover. If your child tenses up or turns away at the sight of a syringe or spoon, you’re not alone. Bitter-tasting medicines are a common hurdle in pediatric care, but there are practical…
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Flu Shots Urged: Protecting Kids, Seniors and Lung Patients
Why flu shots matter this season Ontario has kicked off its flu vaccination program, prioritizing seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients this week. The program expands to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, with most other provinces and territories expected to begin mid‑October. Health officials say the vaccine is especially…
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Bronchiolitis Update: Beyfortus Indication Expanded to 24 Months for Vulnerable Kids
What Beyfortus is and how it works Beyfortus, also known as nirsevimab, is a monoclonal antibody designed to protect young children from severe bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Unlike vaccines, Beyfortus provides passive immunity through a single intramuscular injection that covers the upcoming RSV season, reducing the risk of hospitalization for RSV-related illness…
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Protecting Kids’ Eyesight: Clean Air to Fight Myopia
Protecting kids’ eyesight starts with cleaner air New research suggests that reducing air pollution does more than protect lungs and hearts. For schoolchildren, it could also preserve vision and slow the worldwide rise of myopia. While scientists caution that more work is needed to prove causation, the findings add a powerful dimension to the conversation…
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Rabies in Pakistan: 1,000 Preventable Deaths Each Year
World Rabies Day: Act Now for Pakistan’s Children As the world marks World Rabies Day on September 28 with the theme “Act Now: You, Me, Community,” Pakistan faces a stubborn toll from a disease that is 100% preventable. About 1,000 people die each year from rabies, and children bear the brunt, especially in rural and…
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Rabies in Pakistan: Preventable Deaths Reach 1,000 Annually
World Rabies Day shines a light on a preventable crisis in Pakistan As the global health community marks World Rabies Day on September 28 under the theme “Act Now: You, Me, Community,” Pakistan faces a stark reminder: rabies continues to claim about 1,000 lives each year, with children bearing the brunt. The toll underscores gaps…
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Nasal Flu Spray Rollout in Australia Aims to Boost Vaccination
What is the new nasal flu spray vaccine? A new influenza vaccine administered as a nasal spray will be rolled out for young children in Australia ahead of the 2026 flu season. The intranasal vaccine is needle-free, offering a convenient alternative to injections for children aged two to five. In announcing the rollout on September…
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Measles Outbreak in Jerusalem: Four Deaths This Week
Measles outbreak in Jerusalem: four deaths this week raise alarm A measles outbreak in Jerusalem has claimed the lives of four children in one week, part of a broader surge that has left six people dead since the outbreak began. The affected communities span several cities, with hotspots including Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish,…
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Chickenpox Vaccine Made Free for Children Under 1
Introduction to the Free Chickenpox Vaccine The Health Service Executive (HSE) has recently announced an important update for parents in Ireland: the chickenpox vaccine will now be available free of charge for all babies born on or after 1 October of last year. This initiative is aimed at improving childhood health by making it easier…