Tag: Pediatric Health
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Meningitis Vaccination Expansion: Protect Against Strains
Why Expanding Meningitis Vaccination Matters Meningitis remains a serious global health threat, with different strains caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Health experts in the Philippines and beyond are advocating for expanding vaccination coverage to protect against a wider array of meningitis-causing agents rather than focusing on a single strain. While vaccines have saved countless…
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Advocates Call for Broader Meningitis Vaccination to Guard Against Multiple Strains
Experts Urge Expanding Meningitis Vaccination to Cover More Strains Health professionals in the Philippines are championing broader meningitis vaccination to protect people from a wider range of causative strains. While existing programs target specific bacteria, experts argue that immunity from a single vaccine does not guarantee protection against all meningitis-causing pathogens. Pediatric neurologist Jo Janette…
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Cough Syrup Safety: Govt Warns Against Under-Two Use as Investigation Continues
Government Advises Against Cough Syrups for Children Under Two The Union health ministry has issued a precautionary advisory amid ongoing investigations into recent reports of child deaths linked to cough syrups. Parents are being urged not to administer cough syrups to children under two years of age until investigators determine the exact cause. While laboratory…
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Cough Syrup Under Two: India Warns Parents as Cases Prompt Investigations into Pediatric Deaths
What Happened In recent weeks, 11 children died in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh after being given cough syrups, triggering a nationwide debate on pediatric medicine safety in India. Health authorities say the deaths are under investigation and that misinformation has circulated about the role of cough syrups. In Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, within about 15…
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Cough Syrup Warning: Do Not Give to Children Under Two
Background: Government Warning on Cough Syrups The Indian government has issued a crucial caution against giving cough syrups to children under two years old. The warning follows social media chatter and reports from several states about pediatric deaths that were initially linked to cough syrups. In response, the Union health ministry has advised parents and…
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Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms: What to Recognize
What Vitamin D Does in the Body Vitamin D is a fat‑soluble nutrient that the body can store and even synthesize with sunlight. Its most active form, calcitriol, helps regulate calcium and phosphate, supporting bone health. But vitamin D does much more: it influences muscle function, immune response, nerve signaling, and possibly mood. Adequate levels…
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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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Surviving Flu Season as a Family
Why this flu season matters for families Flu season is a shared challenge for households. Samantha Megel, a scientific staff member and licensed pharmacist, emphasizes that families are on the front line of respiratory infections. By understanding the differences between a cold, an influenza-like illness (ILI), and true influenza, families can protect vulnerable relatives, reduce…
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Surviving Flu Season as a Family: Expert Tips
Introduction: A Family Guide to Flu Season Flu season poses challenges for every family, from restless nights to medical decisions. Samantha Megel, a scientific staff member and licensed pharmacist, explains that understanding the difference between a cold, a flu-like infection, and true influenza is the first step in staying healthy together. This article translates her…
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Tragic Loss of Delilah-Rai: A Mother’s Heartbreaking Story
Introduction The heart-wrenching story of Delilah-Rai Reid-Floyd has captured the hearts of many, as her mother, Kayleigh Reid, shares the devastating journey that led to the tragic loss of her 19-month-old daughter due to cancer. In this case, the misinterpretation of a facial lump by medical professionals resulted in a delay in critical treatment, ultimately…