The Pediatric Collective

01/07/2026

Hey everyone! 👋 You might have heard more about MPOX recently, and it's important to stay informed. We've seen a few new cases in the Philippines, including a 3-year-old girl in Zamboanga Sibugay and 10 cases in South Cotabato.

The Department of Health (DOH) emphasizes that it spreads mainly through close skin-to-skin contact, not easily airborne like other viruses. DOH Spokesperson Albert Domingo also reminded the public, "...hindi lahat ng butlig ay mpox..." so awareness of the specific symptoms can be useful.

With that, we've put together a simple comparison table to show how MPOX is different from other more common rash and fever illnesses you might already know about.

BIG REMINDER: Please, please, please don't self-diagnose! 🙏 Rash and fever can be tricky, and there are many causes. The best thing to do is call your pediatrician right away! They'll tell you what to do and what to expect. A check up in the ER isolation room might be needed.

A super important note: Always keep anyone with a rash and fever away from other babies, pregnant moms, the elderly, and those undergoing cancer treatment because they can easily get infected.

Want to know more about Mpox? Check the comments! 👇

Stay safe and healthy, everyone! ❤️

11/09/2025

Di PORKet cute healthy. Dapat swak lang. ⚕️👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👶🐣

05/09/2025

TPC x HH Sharing awareness is good for one's health. ⚕️👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👶🐣

04/09/2025

Visit our friendly pediatricians in our partner Clinic today!

Message THEM to book a slot with your chosen pediatrician!
SR Residences San Rafael St., Brgy., Plainview, Mandaluyong City
09311515952

04/09/2025

26/08/2025

The Pediatric Collective x Happy Hands
Play should be enriching and safe. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️⚕️🏥

24/08/2025

TPC x Happy Hands. Because spreading good health is contagious. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️⚕️🏥

15/07/2025

🧠💛 Social-emotional milestones help us understand how children connect, express, and manage their emotions.
Knowing what to watch for can guide both parents and health professionals in supporting healthy development.
Let’s grow together—one milestone at a time.

Source:
Zubler, J. M., Wiggins, L. D., Macias, M. M., Whitaker, T. M., Shaw, J. S., Squires, J. K., Pajek, J. A., Wolf, R. B., Slaughter, K. S., Broughton, A. S., Gerndt, K. L., Mlodoch, B. J., & Lipkin, P. H. (2022). Evidence-informed milestones for developmental surveillance tools. Pediatrics, 149(3), e2021052138. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-052138

15/07/2025

Antibiotics do not treat viral infections such as colds and flu 🤧. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.

13/07/2025

❕DOH: PANATILIHIN ANG KALINISAN SA MGA PAARALAN PARA MAIWASAN ANG HAWAHAN NG SAKIT, GAYA NG HAND FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE❕

Sa pagpapatuloy ng klase sa mga paaralan, paalala ng DOH na panatilihin ang kalinisan sa katawan at paligid, lalo na sa mga silid-aralan at lugar kung saan namamalagi ang mga bata.

Kahit pababa ang trend ng bilang ng mga kaso ng Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) mula Mayo 18-31, 2025 (1,964 cases) papuntang Hunyo 1-14, 2025 (1,363 cases), hindi dapat maging kampante dahil mabilis itong makahawa kung hindi mag-iingat.

Ang isang batang may HFMD ay maaaring makahawa ng higit sa 2 na ibang bata, at maari pa itong dumami kapag nasa closed spaces gaya ng bahay at eskwelahan.

🖐👣 Ang mga kadalasang sintomas ng HFMD ay:
📌 lagnat
📌 singaw sa bibig
📌 sakit sa lalamunan
📌 mga butlig sa palad, talampakan, o puwit

❗️Makaiiwas sa HFMD sa pamamagitan ng:

✅Paghuhugas ng kamay gamit ang sabon at malinis na tubig, o paggamit ng alcohol-based sanitizer
✅Pag-iwas sa paghawak sa mukha, lalo na sa mata, ilong, at bibig
✅Pagpapanatili ng kalinisan at pagdisinfect ng mga kagamitan