Hernani Children's Clinic

VERY ALARMING!!!!

𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝟭𝟱

LOOK: The Provincial Health Office (PHO) has recorded 10 HIV cases among children below 15 years old, raising concerns over the increasing number of younger individuals testing positive for the virus in Cebu Province.

PHO Health Education and Promotion Officer Wilfredo Salgado said HIV infections are being detected among younger age groups, highlighting the need for intensified awareness, prevention, and early intervention efforts.

PHO data from January to November last year showed 390 people living with HIV in Cebu Province, with around 60 to 70 percent undergoing treatment. Updated figures for this year have yet to be released.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health data for the same period recorded 954 individuals who tested positive for HIV in Cebu Province, including the tri-cities. Male-to-male s*xual contact accounted for the largest share of transmissions with 629 cases, followed by male having s*x with males and females with 133 cases, male-to-female transmission with 118 cases, male injecting drug use with 29 cases, and four cases attributed to mother-to-child transmission.

Salgado noted that stigma surrounding HIV has lessened compared to previous years, which he attributed partly to changing attitudes among younger generations.

Ramon Mathew Basabe, co-founder of the Cebu Pride Movement, said the increasing number of reported cases may also reflect improved HIV awareness and prevention efforts, leading more individuals to voluntarily undergo testing.

Health officials continue to urge the public to practice safe behaviors, get tested regularly, and seek appropriate medical care to help prevent HIV transmission and ensure early treatment for those living with the virus.

| Ardie Morales

Tips: If nagkalibang ang bata, mao ni i-una pag pa inom, ayaw ng prebiotic. Dili maulian ang dehydration.

Replace your toothbrush every 3months

What does this toothbrush have to do with your heart? A worn-out toothbrush isn’t very good at keeping your teeth clean and your gums healthy. And poor dental health has been linked to a higher risk for heart disease and high blood pressure. For a healthy smile (and to support a healthy heart), dentists recommend replacing toothbrushes every 3-4 months or more often if the bristles are matted or frayed.

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99% of the world breathes air that exceeds WHO pollution limits.

We need urgent action:
🔸 cleaner energy
🔸 sustainable transport
🔸 better waste management
🔸 stricter industrial regulations

knows no borders and requires a global solution.

Hand hygeine

A lack of in health care can cause infections and even death.

Clean hands at the right times in health care saves lives. 🙌

Action saves lives.

Attention: Mask up especially for VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS like mga hubakon, naay sakit sa baga, allergic, kadto gagmay nga bata og mga edaran.

Haze in Metro Cebu is still here

Unsa mask pwde magamit?
Kana Blue/White nga baga (murag bagol) mas maayo na kompara anang nipis nga mask kay dili maka filter sa particles nga imuha maginhawa.

Picture credit to GMA

Flu vaccine is already available

Processed meat: Group 1 Carcinogen

Alam mo ba na ang mga madalas nating almusal tulad ng longganisa, tocino, at hotdog ay categorized bilang Group 1 Carcinogen ng World Health Organization para sa colorectal cancer?

Ibig sabihin, sapat ang ebidensya na ang regular na pagkain nito ay maaaring magdulot ng colorectal cancer. Tumataas ng hanggang 18% ang iyong cancer risk sa pagkain ng 50 grams ng processed meat araw-araw.

A simple diet change can help protect your colon from cancer.

(Source: International Agency for Research on Cancer / WHO. IARC Monographs Volume 114: Red Meat and Processed Meat. 2015)

Did you know pulmonary tuberculosis among children is also high?

Mode of transmission?Airborne (kana mu ingon mo gikan sa hangin). If Tb is active in an untreated adult who exhales or sneeze, or it can be also inhalation of droplets.

Most commonly its from adult to children and high cases are among children 5yrs old down below.

Tb is highly treatable and curable as long as the meds are taken with GOOD compliance.

No more feeding bottle beyond 6months

Putting a baby to bed with a bottle of milk may seem comforting, but it can increase the risk of early tooth decay — even in newly erupted teeth. When a baby falls asleep with a bottle, milk can pool around the teeth for hours.

Milk contains natural sugars (lactose), and bacteria in the mouth feed on these sugars, producing acids that attack tooth enamel. During sleep, saliva flow decreases, which means there’s less natural protection against these acids. Over time, this can lead to “baby bottle tooth decay.”

To protect your baby’s teeth, avoid putting them to bed with a bottle. If needed, offer water instead, and gently clean their gums and teeth before sleep. Early dental care helps build healthy habits that last a lifetime.