10 Things Parent Should Know About Babies

Breast milk is best food for babies aged up to 6 months If your child suffers from diarrhea, breast milk is the best antibiotic for him. So, give your baby breast milk only if you have no other choice anymore. 


Should the baby be given with cook off water?
Actually it is not necessary as breast milk or fomula milk is already contain the water

The use of disposable diapers are often associated rash It is not just a rash, the use of disposable diapers also exposes the baby to the risk of urinary tract infections and rashes on the baby's bottom. 

Defecate Baby who is drinking mother's milk will defecate several times a day, when the age increases, defecation every other day is normal. The stool is not a hard and difficult to remove.  

Babies are often associated with thumb sucking are often not satisfied with milk If this happens at your baby, make sure she gets enough milk. If you are getting enough milk, but still sucking fingers, identify their causes.  

Teeth at different ages is normal Some are having their 1st teeth as young as 3 months and there are who yet grown up to age 1 year. Both situations are normal and healthy. However, most babies grow teeth at the age of seven months. Parents often associate teething with fever, colds and diarrhea. While it has nothing to do, but it was due to bacterial or Vitus. However, the growth of these teeth can lead to reduced infant immune system may easily get infected (infection). If the fever to 38 degrees Celsius when his teeth grow, take her to see a doctor for further examination.
 
Children will only be willing to go to the toilet to pee depending on age and willingness to go to the toilet. Generally, your little ones will gradually be able to control for small and large bowel as age increases. A wise mother will be watching his progress and know when children need to go to the toilet. In the meantime, always giving encouragement.  

Children who are nail biting is having pressure It is more common in children with simple anxiety, fear, and do not know how to socialize with other friends. She began to bite when feeling depressed. For example, when he first entered the school, watching a scary movie. Scold her excessively or punish children, are going to stop nail biting habits that, instead adding to the pressure experienced. The best way, helping find sources of stress and try to help.  

When should you carry a child to a doctor? Normally you are advised to immediately contact a doctor if your baby shows any sudden changes such as pale, irritability, crying, sleeping and did not want to look tired and sleepy or inactive suddenly. 

Baby dropping and throwing things About a year old baby learn how to drop and throw things (toys, food and others). They cry if not get it back. If you help with how to return the item, it will drop again. It causes your child to think it was an interesting game. The solution, take them seat on the floor so that they are free to play. If they starts throwing their food, keep food and ask them to play. Wait until they wants to eat. Scolding the children for waste the foods is not helping at all.  

Parental Concerns: Pneumococcal Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe to use pneumococcal vaccine in addition to other vaccines on the routine immunisation schedule?

A: YES, pneumococcal vaccines can be given as part of the routines immunisation schedule and may be administered at the same time as other childhood vaccine -DTP or DTPa, Hib, OPV or IPV, Hepatitis B Vaccine, MMR and varicella vaccines

Q: Will vaccines have any adverse effects on my child?

A: Vaccive likes drugs, may have some side effcets but most children are vaccinated with few problems. As with most vaccines administered by injection, common side effcets include soreness and redness at the injection site or fever. These problems are usually not serious and if the occur do not last very long.

Serious side effcets are rare with modern vaccines and risk associated with vaccination are small compared with the serious risks of not getting vaccinated.

Q: Do vaccines really work? I heard that the disease can be caught even if vaccinated?

A: Although vaccination significantly reduces the chances of catching the disease a small possibility of developing the disease is still exists. As vaccines gain widespread public use, large reductions in the incidence of disease are recorded.

Q: When is the right age to vaccinate against Pneumococcal disease?

A: Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for infants and youn children as early as 2 months to 5 years of age. The number of doses taken by a child is dependent on the age. The dosing schedule should be consulted for appropriate administration.

Q: Is there any reason why my child should not be given the vaccine?

A: Most children can be vaccinated. But a limited number shoul not - usually because of certain allergies or medical problems, or in situations where the risks outweigh the benefits.

Q: How will i know if my child develops an adverse reaction to the vaccine?

A: On the rare occasion that a child may have an allergic reaction, they may rect within minutes or a fews hours of injection. Symptoms may include wheezing or breathing difficulties, hives, weakness, paleness, racing heart, dizziness and/or swelling of the throat. Please consult your doctor if this happen.

Vaccine now for Broader Protection against Pneumococcal Disease

What is Pneumococcal (neu-mo-kok-al) Disease?

Pneumococcal Disease is caused by STREPTOCOCCUC PNEUMONIAE. Which is commonly found in respiratory tract of ypung children and is spread by coughing or sneezing. Currently there are more than 90 known Pneumococcal types, but only 10% cause serious diseases worldwide.

The common types found in our region are 19A, 6A, 14, 16B, 19F and 23F. 19A is an emerging bacteria in the world which cause severe Pneumococcal Disease and is increasingly antibiotic resistant.

What does Pneumococcus Cause?

'Pneumococcus attack different parts of the body'

• Meningitis : Infection of lining of the brain and spinal cord
• Bacteremia: Infection in the bloodstream
• Pneumonia: Infection of the lung
• Otitis Media: Infection of the middle ear

How Serious is Pneumococcal Disease?

Pneumococcal Disease is very serious and may lead to:

• Brain Damage
• Loss of Hearing
• Death

Who should be protected Against Pneumococcal Disease?

• Children younger than 5 years old
• Children attending day care centres
• Those who have weak immune systems
• Those suffering from chronic medical conditions (diabetes, heart, lung, kidney or liver disease)

How to Protect Against Pneumococcal Disease?

Pneumococcal Disease can be treated with antibitics. In recent years, pneumococcal bacteria have been found to be resistant to commonly used antibiotics. This makes treatment difficult and results in longer hospitalisation and higher medical costs.

The best way to protect against Pneumococcal Disease is through vaccination. There are 2 types of pneumococcal vaccine currently available for chilldre:

1. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 10-valent ( PCV 10) which protect against 10 types of pneumococcal bacteria
2. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 13-valent ( PCV 13) protects aginast 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria including the emerging serotypes 19A

The World Health Organisation ranks Pneumococcal Disease as the number 1 vaccine-preventable cause of death worldwide, in children younger than 5 years old.