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It depends on me, There may be a slight variation from centre to center .So try inquirer in your nearest PHC
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Please do not give any teething mixture/powder to your baby. Teething is a normal physiological stage
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Who made the prescriptions? Hope you are not self medicating.
Kindly see a doctor for further evaluation and management.
The underlying cause of the sores itself must be addressed.
Clean the mouth with cotton wool in mild antiseptics like TCP and you can apply bonjela cream for soothing effects as first aid on your way to the hospital for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Treat as urgent.
Always remember Your baby needs milk most, so do not substitute it with groundnut or crayfish.
Yes you should give him tetanus injection immediately. According to Dr Gbemisola pls take the Tetanus Toxoids at a Government hospital.... at a Health Center or Teaching Hospitals..... All these roadside chemists do not keep the vaccines properly.
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The NPI vaccines and their schedule are as follows:
⦁ At birth……BCG, OPV, HBV
⦁ 6 weeks…..Penta, OPV
⦁ 10 weeks…Penta; OPV
⦁ 14 weeks…Penta, OPV
⦁ 9 months…Measles, yellow fever
⦁ Vitamin A recommended every 6 months from age 6 months to 5years
There are no physical signs, kindly ensure you provide enough breast milk for your Baby and informed them he or she is on EBF hence no need for water
Wait for another 30minutes before repeating the drugs...
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We do not recommend the use of SUCKERS, PACIFIERS, BOTTLES even :) and such for babies on exclusive breastfeeding....It can lead to what we call Nipple confusion and make some babies reject Breastmilk. It also tends to fill babies' tummies with unnecessary gas....as they suck in air.
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Some babies' breathing may appear noisy but there is nothing wrong with the airway... Just that the airway is still very soft and pliable... Not rigid like in adult.... So relax or see another Paediatrician for thorough evaluation l
Self medication is discouraged especially as a nursing mother.
There are some antibiotics that are safe for breastfeeding mums.
However, do not self medicate please see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment
Vomiting may be the first sign of illness".Kindly take him to see a doctor for further evaluation and management
Yes, do not go ahead with the immunisation for now.A child with HIGH FEVER SHOULD NOT be immunised. Wait until the fever has stopped and underlying cause treated before going for the immunisation.
it is wrong to give water to a newborn. She advises that if the mother is not lactating yet, breast milk substitute should be given (i.e formula aged 0 - 6 months).
Also ensure baby is still put to breast frequently to kick start lactation as breast milk is the best food for any baby in the first 6 months of life (no water, agbo, e.t.c)
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
es there's immunization and every Immunization is important for a child .Kindle read through the immunization chat .
⦁ At birth……BCG, OPV, HBV
⦁ 6 weeks…..Penta, OPV ⦁ 10 weeks…Penta; OPV
⦁ 14 weeks…Penta, OPV
⦁ 9 months…Measles, yellow fever
⦁ Vitamin A recommended every 6 months from age 6 months to 5years
MMR – First dose at 12 – 15 months; Second dose at 4 – 6 years
⦁ MCV – usually given at age 2 years (can be administered from age of one year)
⦁ Varicella vaccine – usually from age
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For the twisting of body that sounds like Colic "Colic is common in babies . It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months.
Colic requires no medication, By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved
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Breast milk if not stored in the freezer or fridge can only last for 6 hours at normal room temperature