Throughout every stage of your child's life, you will need to know how to support their overall health and well-being. Here, you will find useful information and tips on how to raise healthy, happy, and well-adjusted children.
As a parent, safeguarding your child's health through vaccination is always a priority. But did you know that protecting yourself as an adult is just as important? The MMR vaccine prevents three serious viral diseases—measles, mumps, and rubella. With recent measles outbreaks in Southeast Asia and the risks of rubella to pregnant women, staying up […]
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Galactorrhea, which translates to “flow of milk,” is when a person has a milky nipple discharge that’s not related to breastfeeding or normal milk production. The thing is, galactorrhea syndrome can happen to anyone - even men and babies. Here’s what you need to know about it. 1. Galactorrhea is NOT a medical condition You might think […]
Reviewed by Ruben Macapinlac, MD, DPPS • Oct 07, 2022
Infectious Diseases in Children
What are the types of mosquitoes that cause dengue? Perhaps everyone knows that dengue is caused by mosquitoes that transmit the disease to humans. But many people still do not know how to distinguish between mosquitoes that cause dengue fever and normal mosquitoes, and why they are capable of transmitting disease. Cause of Dengue Fever Dengue fever […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • Mar 09, 2023
Infectious Diseases in Children
Pinworm infections can affect anyone, but are most common in children. If not removed soon, pinworms that live and develop in the body for a long time are at risk of leading to many serious complications, greatly affecting the health of the patient. What is a Pinworm Infection? Pinworms are a small parasite that can live […]
Reviewed by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD • Mar 13, 2023
Breastfeeding is the best way to feed a baby until they are ready for solid foods. And for good reason. On top of being a complete nutrient source, breastfeeding also protects babies from infections and provides health benefits to moms as well. Finally, it gives mothers and babies time for bonding. But, breastfeeding requires a […]
Reviewed by Ruben Macapinlac, MD, DPPS • Nov 23, 2023
Infectious Diseases in Children
Can my child take a bath if they have viral fever? Viral fever (or viral fever) is a fever caused by an acute viral infection of the body, common in children with weakened immune systems. Most cases of fever resolve on their own in about 2-7 days without treatment. However, viral fever is sometimes a symptom […]
Reviewed by Ruben Macapinlac, MD, DPPS • Jul 10, 2023
Is your baby finally starting on solid foods? If that’s the case, you as a parent might be a little overwhelmed on how to wean them off the breast (or bottle). You might have spent some time on the internet about how to prepare baby food at home and also come across options of baby […]
Reviewed by Ruben Macapinlac, MD, DPPS • Nov 23, 2023
It’s an exciting time to be pregnant, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of “rules and regulations” that go along with pregnancy, so it’s important to be on your toes with the dos and don'ts. For instance, did you know there are certain foods you should avoid while pregnant? […]
Reviewed by Ruben Macapinlac, MD, DPPS • Oct 07, 2022
Infectious Diseases in Children
Do you find it strange that some people and children are bitten by mosquitoes more often than others? Mosquitoes aren't smart enough to distinguish between humans, but there are a number of reasons that will make a child/ person more susceptible to a mosquito bite. If your child is a regular target of a mosquito bite, […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • Apr 05, 2024
Infectious Diseases in Children
Shingles often causes painful, itchy, and uncomfortable symptoms. So what shingles treatment at home can help you get over the condition? What is Shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you had chickenpox as a […]
Reviewed by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD • Mar 18, 2023
Infectious Diseases in Children
Rabies is a disease caused by a virus that is spread through a bite or scratch caused by an animal. When rabies symptoms appear, it is too late to save the patient. Therefore, knowing the incubation period of rabies is extremely important. Thanks to that, we can promptly vaccinate before symptoms appear and lead to […]
Reviewed by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD • Apr 05, 2024
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