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Your Health

September 26

Nipah Virus Outbreak FAQs; Health Expert Not Worried

Here's everything you need to know about the Nipah virus.

Kerala, a state in southern India is currently dealing with an outbreak of the Nipah virus. Local reports say that two people have died and hundreds of residents are being tested. No new positive cases have been recorded since September 23. Schools
Your Health

March 5

5 Ways Coronavirus Transmission Can Happen

Read how this virus spreads to minimize your family's risk of infection.

It is hard to believe that only two months had passed when we first heard about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 that has the world on edge. It is spreading so fast that it will not come as a surprise if new COVID-19 patients
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January 29

'Reconsider Travel' To China: Countries Issue Warning As Coronavirus Continues To Spread

Governments are taking more aggressive measures to help stop the spread of the virus

Amidst precautions to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, China to other countries, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the latest country to report a confirmed case of the deadly virus.In a statement issued today, January
News

January 9

Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak in China Is Caused By A New Virus

There is no obvious evidence that the new virus is transmitted from person to person.

While health officials in the Philippines and Singapore are closely monitoring airports and other points of entry to prevent the spread of a "mysterious China disease," as we reported last January 6, 2020, it is a precautionary measure, but there is no
Your Kid’s Health

January 9

4 Habits That Help Prevent The Spread Of Flu & Colds

Washing your hands thoroughly and regularly is one important tip.

On Sunday, January 5, 2020, the Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III urged the Bureau of Quarantine to be on alert after an outbreak of a respiratory illness was confirmed in China. He also advised the public, especially those who
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January 6

Philippine Airports Being Monitored For Mystery Respiratory Disease

The virus reportedly originated from China

Health officials in the Philippines and Singapore are closely monitoring airports and other points of entry for a viral pneumonia outbreak that reportedly originated in mainland China to keep it from spreading.On January 5, Sunday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III ordered the
Your Kid’s Health

September 22

OPV Vaccine and IPV Vaccine Guidelines Due to Polio Outbreak

The virus re-emerges almost two decades after the Philippines was declared polio-free.

The Department of Health (DOH) declared a polio epidemic on Thursday, September 19, 2019, after confirming that a 3-year-old child from Lanao del Sur was diagnosed with the disease. The next day, a second case was confirmed from a 5-year-old child in
Your Health

September 11

African Swine Fever Now in PH: How to Keep Your Family Safe

Seven areas in Luzon are already affected by the contagious and deadly disease

African swine fever (ASF) has reached the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed.A contagious disease, African swine fever affects only pigs and wild boars. Some of its symptoms are high fever, loss of appetite, and internal bleeding. Afflicted pigs die within a few
Your Kid’s Health

February 15

Herd Immunity Protects Children Who Cannot Be Vaccinated

It's called herd immunity, and it offers protection for children who cannot be vaccinated.

We have good reason (and science backs us up) why we're pushing for children to complete their vaccines. Viruses, like the one that causes measles, and bacteria can travel quickly through a community and make people sick. But when enough people in
Baby

February 8

Cytomegalovirus or CMV Can Be Fatal In Newborns

CMV is difficult to diagnose because it mimics the common flu

Becoming a parent puts one's protective instincts on high gear immediately. Your baby is a tiny, defenseless human being after all. At birth, didn't the sight of your baby make you want to envelop him in your arms? Didn't you cringe when
Your Kid’s Health

February 8

How to Prevent Measles Plus Symptoms and Treatment

The measles outbreak has also spread in other parts of Luzon and Visayas.

The Department of Health (DOH) announced Thursday, February 7, 2019, that the measles outbreak has spread to more areas in Luzon and Visayas with more than 1,500 cases and 26 deaths reported, according to CNN Philippines.According to the DOH, there were 441
Your Kid’s Health

May 24

Germs May Protect Your Child Against This Type of Childhood Leukemia

A new study strongly suggests germ-free childhood is not always good.

Yes, there are overprotective moms when it comes to their child's health because for one thing, it is never easy to see and care for a sick baby. Why do you think one of a mom's lifesavers is the wet tissue or
Breastfeeding

October 16

This Is Why Moms Choose to Continue Breastfeeding Even After 6 Months

Two breastfeeding moms share how the human body works in the most amazing way.

Breastfeeding is a choice, but one cannot deny the perks breast milk offers for both the mom and baby. One of those unique benefits is it contains antibodies that become your baby's first line of defense against illnesses. Other kinds of milk
Your Kid’s Health

August 17

Tigdas Hangin: What Parents Need to Know

Symptoms, treatment, and when your baby needs immediate medical care

Kung gusto mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.“Tigdas” is measles in Filipino, and it can cause life-threatening complications when contracted by young children (there is a vaccine for it). Tigdas hangin, on the other hand, isn't usually dangerous,
Health & Nutrition

December 28

Pregnant Women Urged to Get Flu Shot, Doctors Advise

Health officials are urging pregnant women to receive the flu vaccine in order to protect themselves and their unborn babies from the virus.

A study from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States reveals that almost twice the amount of pregnant women in 10 states surveyed received the flu vaccine in 2009-2010 than in 2007-2009.Medical experts are encouraging pregnant women to get the
Toddler

October 29

Dengue Treatment and Prevention Measures

With a lot of stagnant water caused by the recent floods, Dr. Rosanne Sugay shares how to spot dengue and how to avoid this illness that has no vaccine.

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