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August 11

US Pediatricians Urge FDA To Approve COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids

Also, Philippine pedias say not enough evidence that Delta variant is more severe in children.

We have been seeing a rising numbers of Filipino children getting COVID-19, alarming many parents.According to the breakdown of 6,879 active cases last August 3, 2021, 21 were babies, 52 were 1-year-old patients, 20 cases of 2-year olds, and 28 were age
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March 26

Philippine Pediatric Society President Succumbs To COVID-19

Her sister, actress Ruby Rodriguez, confirmed the news of her passing.

The president of the Philippine Pediatric Society, Dr. Sally Gatchalian, passed away Thursday morning, March 26, 2020, after battling with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Actress Ruby Rodriguez, who is the sister of Dr. Gatchalian, confirmed the news of the doctor’s passing in
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August 28

Measles Cases Third Highest Incidence Worldwide

Measles cases have tripled while the number of deaths has quadrupled over the past seven months.

The Philippines has recorded 45,847 measles cases from July 2018 to June 2019, making us the third country worldwide — after Madagascar (150,000 cases) and Ukraine (84,300 cases) — with the highest incidence of the viral infection, according to the World Health
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August 17

Dengue Outbreak Guidelines from Pediatricians

Vaccination is an integral component for dengue prevention, but it is not recommended during an outbreak.

After the Department of Health (DOH) declared a national dengue epidemic at the start of August, two leading medical organizations in the country — the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) and the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) — have outlined their
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January 24

Scarlet Snow's Prayer Book and Marian Rivera's Doll

Plus, see photos from Rochelle Pangilinan's baby shower and gender reveal party.

Drs. Vicki Belo and Hayden's Kho, Jr.'s adorable 3-year-old daughter, Scarlet Snow Belo, shares a fresh collection of stories and prayers in her new book, My First Prayer Book, a read-along guide to help parents teach kids about prayer."Allowing them to talk
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August 27

PH Company Has 120-Day Paid Maternity Leave and Awarded as Breastfeeding Friendly

The Philippine Pediatric Society recognizes companies that advocate breastfeeding with its seal of approval.

For the first time, the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS), in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, is giving recognition this year to deserving institutions that promote the breastfeeding advocacy.“Our goal is to create more awareness regarding the much-needed support breastfeeding mothers need that

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