Vaccines

Despite the effectiveness of vaccines, anti-vaccine myths still abound.  Vaccines are substances that are used to protect our bodies from acquiring bacteria and viruses that can bring severe illnesses to our body. Containing ingredients from part of the bacteria and viruses that caused the diseases, they help the immune system to produce antibodies that will destroy […]

As parents, we always want what’s best for our kids. And according to experts, our children should receive vaccines. But some myths about immunization still abound, and they might negatively influence our perception of childhood vaccination. So, in this article, we’ll discuss the importance of immunization and debunk the long-standing myths about it. Vaccination Checklist for […]

Vaccines – while parents understand that they are crucial to prevent dangerous infections in kids, many still have lingering questions about them. When should my child get a particular vaccine? What if they missed a dose… do they start over? In this article, we’ll talk about the vaccines under the Expanded Program on Immunization. Vaccination Checklist […]

Polio vaccination in the Philippines is essential. Poliomyelitis, or simply polio, is a viral infection caused by the poliovirus. The virus travels to the nervous system and brainstem, which causes acute flaccid paralysis and even death. The paralysis is usually reversible but, in some cases, it can be permanent. It can be spread from person […]