Global Immunization Services Recovery: Progress and Challenges in Indonesia

Global Immunization Services Recovery: Progress and Challenges in Indonesia

DEONISIA ARLINTA Niskala Bintang (4 months) on her grandmother’s lap is being injected for immunization at Posyandu Cempaka, RW 14, Karang Tengah, Tangerang City, Banten, Friday (14/4/2023). Immunization is very necessary to protect children from transmission of diseases that can be prevented by immunization (PD3I), such as diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and measles. JAKARTA, KOMPAS –Basic … Read more

Top 3 Habits That Weaken Your Child’s Immune System – A Guide for Parents

Top 3 Habits That Weaken Your Child’s Immune System – A Guide for Parents

Parenting Kinan | Tuesday, 11 Jul 2023 22:05 WIB Don’t underestimate the importance of maintaining the strength of your child’s immune system, Mother. Apart from helping prevent disease, strong immunity also provides positive benefits for the growth and development of your little one. The immune system is the body’s defense system that functions to ward … Read more

Delving into the Non-Coding Genome: Unraveling the Genetics of Blood Pressure Regulation and Hypertension

Delving into the Non-Coding Genome: Unraveling the Genetics of Blood Pressure Regulation and Hypertension

A study by scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Canada has found new genetic sequences that could inform interventions aimed at reducing high blood pressure. The scientists identified commonly overlooked fragments of the genome known as non-coding DNA, but used computer-assisted techniques to investigate genetic variants and their likely effect on nearby … Read more

“Watch for Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Symptoms in Children: Know the Signs and Prevention Tips”

“Watch for Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Symptoms in Children: Know the Signs and Prevention Tips”

Symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever in children must be watched out for. Symptoms in children vary from adults. Therefore, parents must know it. Photo/Mamunur Rashid Getty Images JAKARTA – Symptoms dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) on child have to watch out for. Symptoms in children vary from those seen in adults. Therefore, parents must know it. … Read more

Importance of Vitamin A for Children’s Health and Immunity – Parenting Tips

Importance of Vitamin A for Children’s Health and Immunity – Parenting Tips

Parenting Pearl Princess | Haibunda Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:55 WIB Jakarta – Vitamin A has many benefits for the health of the child’s body. If children are deficient in vitamin A, they become susceptible to various infectious diseases, including measles. Children who are deficient in vitamin A are more likely to experience more severe … Read more

“Formula Milk vs UHT: Which Has Higher Sugar Content for Children”

“Formula Milk vs UHT: Which Has Higher Sugar Content for Children”

Parenting Pearl Princess | Haibunda Tuesday, 09 May 2023 22:30 WIB Jakarta – Formula milk and Ultra High Temperature (UHT) are alternatives that can be given to children to meet their daily nutritional needs. However, which one has the higher sugar content? Formula milk is milk that is usually given to children aged 1 to … Read more

FAQs About Child Vaccination: Importance, Schedules, Side-Effects and More

FAQs About Child Vaccination: Importance, Schedules, Side-Effects and More

Childhood vaccinations are crucial to protect children from serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. In fact, vaccines have been proven to be both safe and effective. However, parents may still have questions and concerns about the vaccination process. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about child vaccination: 1. What are vaccines? Vaccines are … Read more

Natural Remedies for Mumps Swelling in Children – Saltwater Gargles and Compresses to Try

Natural Remedies for Mumps Swelling in Children – Saltwater Gargles and Compresses to Try

Parenting Asri Ediyati | Haibunda Friday, 24 Mar 2023 19:10 WIB Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection of the salivary glands. This disease most often affects children. The most visible symptom is swelling of the salivary glands. The affected salivary gland is called the parotid gland, which makes the patient’s neck appear swollen. Sometimes, … Read more