Dr. Jeric Dy Dimaano- Pediatrician

27/05/2026

👁️ PINK EYE (CONJUNCTIVITIS): WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW 👁️

Pink eye is a common childhood condition that causes redness and irritation in the eyes. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies, or irritants.

🔍 Common symptoms include:
✔️ Red or pink eyes
✔️ Itching or burning eyes
✔️ Watery eyes
✔️ Thick yellow or green eye discharge
✔️ Crusting around the eyes, especially after sleep

🦠 Is it contagious?
Some types, especially viral and bacterial pink eye, can spread easily through hands and shared surfaces.

🧼 Help prevent spreading by:
• Washing hands often
• Avoiding touching the eyes
• Not sharing towels, pillows, or eye products
• Cleaning frequently touched surfaces

⚠️ Important reminders:
• Not all pink eyes need antibiotics. Many cases improve on their own with supportive care.
• Never use previously opened eye drops or someone else’s eye medication for your child. These may be contaminated or inappropriate for the condition.

📚 Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

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👨‍⚕️ When in doubt, have your child evaluated for proper diagnosis and treatment. You may schedule a consultation with me at any of the following clinics:

🏥 Happy Hands Pediatric Clinic
SR Residences, San Rafael St., Mandaluyong City
🗓 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
📞 0931 151 5952

🏥 Providence Hospital
Clinic Room 12, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Tuesdays, 4–6 PM
📞 (02) 8558 6999 loc. 623–625 or 0908 813 7244

🏥 The Medical City Clinic - SMDC Sun Mall
Clinic Room 6, Espana Blvd cor Mayon St., Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 1-4 PM
📞 (02) 8396 9899

🏥 Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital
Basement Room 9, Kamuning Road, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 4–6 PM
📞 0906 683 2250

🏥 Care Center Clinic Gateway
Level 2, Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City
🗓 Fridays, 4-7 PM
📞 0907 955 3318

💻 Online Consultations via SeriousMD
🗓 Mondays to Fridays (by appointment)
🔗 Book here: https://seriousmd.com/doc/jeric-dimaano

25/05/2026

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ LET’S PROTECT OUR LITTLE SUPERHEROES! 💉✨

Every vaccine is a shield that helps protect your child from serious illnesses and gives them the best start toward a healthy future. From birth through childhood, staying on schedule helps build strong immunity against diseases such as meningitis, polio, measles, pneumonia, pertussis (whooping cough), influenza, varicella (chicken pox), rabies and more. 💙

📌 IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS:
✅ This guide follows the earliest recommended effective vaccine doses for children.
✅ Vaccine schedules may vary depending on your child’s health needs and your pediatrician’s clinical judgment.

Every child is unique, so regular check-ups and vaccine consultations are important to ensure your little one receives the right protection at the right time. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

✔️ Check your child’s vaccine record
✔️ Follow your pediatrician’s recommended schedule
✔️ Don’t miss annual flu vaccination

Healthy kids. Stronger futures. 💪🌈

📚Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP), Childhood Immunization Schedule 2026

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📩 Message our page to check if your child’s immunizations are up to date or to schedule a consultation. You can also find me at these clinics:

🏥 Happy Hands Pediatric Clinic
SR Residences, San Rafael St., Mandaluyong City
🗓 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
📞 0931 151 5952

🏥 Providence Hospital
Clinic Room 12, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Tuesdays, 4–6 PM
📞 (02) 8558 6999 loc. 623–625 or 0908 813 7244

🏥 The Medical City Clinic - SMDC Sun Mall
Clinic Room 6, Espana Blvd cor Mayon St., Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 1-4 PM
📞 (02) 8396 9899

🏥 Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital
Basement Room 9, Kamuning Road, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 4–6 PM
📞 0906 683 2250

🏥 Care Center Clinic Gateway
Level 2, Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City
🗓 Fridays, 4-7 PM
📞 0907 955 3318

💻 Online Consultations via SeriousMD
🗓 Mondays to Fridays (by appointment)
🔗 Book here: https://seriousmd.com/doc/jeric-dimaano

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20/05/2026

🌟 HEALTHY TUMMY, HAPPY KIDS! 🌟

Did you know that intestinal worms can affect your child’s nutrition, energy, growth, and learning? Regular deworming helps keep kids healthy, active, and thriving. 💙

👶 Who needs deworming?
✔️ Children 1 to 12 years old

📅 How often should children deworm?
✔️ Every 6 months

⚠️ When should deworming be postponed?
❌ Fever
❌ Severe diarrhea or stomach pain
❌ Severe illness
❌ Severe malnutrition
❌ Known allergy to deworming medicines

🍽️ Deworming medicine is best taken after a full meal.

Healthy gut = healthy growth! 🩺✨

📚 Source: Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS), Preventive Pediatric Health Care Handbook, 2024.

✨ Keep your child healthy and protected with regular pediatric check-ups and proper deworming guidance from your trusted pediatrician.

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📍You can find me at these clinics:

🏥 Happy Hands Pediatric Clinic
SR Residences, San Rafael St., Mandaluyong City
🗓 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📞 0931 151 5952

🏥 Providence Hospital
Clinic Room 12, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📞 (02) 8558 6999 loc. 623–625 / 0908 813 7244

🏥 The Medical City Clinic – SMDC Sun Mall
Clinic Room 6, España Blvd. cor. Mayon St., Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📞 (02) 8396 9899

🏥 Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital
Basement Room 9, Kamuning Road, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📞 0906 683 2250

🏥 Care Center Clinic Gateway
Level 2, Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City
🗓 Fridays, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📞 0907 955 3318

💻 Online Consultations via SeriousMD
🗓 Mondays to Fridays (by appointment)
🔗 Book here: https://seriousmd.com/doc/jeric-dimaano

20/05/2026

Early assessment and intervention can make a meaningful difference in a child’s growth and development! ✨

📢 THE MEDICAL CITY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(Para sa INDIGENT PEDIA patients, 0–17 years old)

📌 DISCOUNTED RATES para sa mga maaaprubahan ng Social Service.

📄 IHANDA ANG MGA SUMUSUNOD:

1. Certificate of Indigency
• Mula sa barangay
• Nakapangalan sa magulang/tagapangalaga
• Nakalagay ang purpose na “Medical Assistance”

2. Certificate of Residency

3. Valid ID ng magulang/tagapangalaga

4. Isa sa mga sumusunod na identification document ng bata:
• PWD ID
• School ID
• Birth Certificate

5. Proof of Income ng magulang/tagapangalaga
(Sakop ang nakaraang 3 buwan)

Para sa Proof of Income, maaaring isumite ang mga sumusunod:
• Payslip
• Certificate of Employment (dapat nakalagay ang monthly salary)
• Contract of Employment with payslip (para sa mga tagapangalaga na nasa ibang bansa halimbawa seaman, OFW, at iba pa)
• Kung walang payslip o proof of income, maaaring magsumite ng billing statement (hal. electricity o water bill) na may parehong home address

📌 Kung kamag-anak ang tumutulong sa gastusin, kailangan din ang kanilang proof of income.

📝 MAG-REGISTER DITO:
https://bit.ly/DevAssessmentTMCDivineMercy

⚠️ MGA MAHALAGANG PAALALA:
• Official documents lang po ang tinatanggap (Ang mga mag-uupload ng peke o maling dokumento ay maaaring matanggal sa listahan).
• Hintayin ang Viber message ng TMC Social Worker para sa interview.
• Mahaba po ang pila para sa interview ng Social Worker.
• Isang registration lamang po bawat pasyente.

📌 Ang registration ay HINDI automatic na schedule para sa Developmental Assessment. Kailangan munang ma-interview at ma-assess ng Social Worker upang malaman kung qualified para sa serbisyong ito.

📩 Para sa inquiries, mangyaring magpadala ng Viber message sa 09239381506.

Maraming salamat.

19/05/2026

🧸✨ Supporting Your Child’s Development Starts Early ✨🧸

Did you know that developmental surveillance is an important part of every well-child visit? This helps pediatricians monitor your child’s growth, behavior, communication, learning, and social skills as they grow. 👶💙

Healthy development is promoted by:
✔️ Guiding parents on positive behavior management
✔️ Encouraging meaningful play and interaction
✔️ Advising on the responsible use of digital media
✔️ Addressing developmental concerns early

📌 Developmental screening is recommended at:
📍 9 months
📍 18 months
📍 24 months
📍 30 months
📍 Yearly thereafter

These screenings are conducted by general pediatricians using standardized tools to help identify children who may be at risk for developmental or behavioral concerns. At 18 and 24 months, autism-specific screening is also routinely recommended.

🚩 Remember: Every child develops at their own pace, but certain developmental “red flags” may signal the need for further evaluation and referral to a developmental pediatrician. One important red flag at ANY age is the loss of previously acquired skills.

If concerns are identified, early referral for a comprehensive developmental evaluation can make a significant difference in your child’s long-term outcomes. Early detection = early support. 🌱

📚 Source: Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS). Preventive Pediatric Health Care Handbook, 2024.

✨Let’s work together to support every child’s healthiest development! 💕

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📍You can find me at these clinics:

🏥 Happy Hands Pediatric Clinic
SR Residences, San Rafael St., Mandaluyong City
🗓 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📞 0931 151 5952

🏥 Providence Hospital
Clinic Room 12, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📞 (02) 8558 6999 loc. 623–625 / 0908 813 7244

🏥 The Medical City Clinic – SMDC Sun Mall
Clinic Room 6, España Blvd. cor. Mayon St., Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📞 (02) 8396 9899

🏥 Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital
Basement Room 9, Kamuning Road, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📞 0906 683 2250

🏥 Care Center Clinic Gateway
Level 2, Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City
🗓 Fridays, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📞 0907 955 3318

💻 Online Consultations via SeriousMD
🗓 Mondays to Fridays (by appointment)
🔗 Book here: https://seriousmd.com/doc/jeric-dimaano

18/05/2026

🩺 Does Your Child Need Vitamin Supplements? 💊

Even healthy children may still need certain vitamin and mineral supplements to support proper growth and development. While a balanced diet is very important, some nutrients like Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and iron may still require supplementation at specific ages or in certain situations.

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☀️ VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION
Vitamin D is important for strong bones and teeth, healthy growth, and immune support.

📌 Recommendations:
✅ Babies up to 1 year old need 400 IU of Vitamin D daily.
✅ Children older than 1 year need 600 IU of Vitamin D daily.

Breastfed and partially breastfed infants should start Vitamin D supplementation within the first few days of life. Formula-fed infants may also need supplementation if they are not consuming enough Vitamin D-fortified formula.

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🥕 VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION
Vitamin A helps support healthy vision, strong immunity, and proper growth and development.

📌 Recommended schedule:
✅ 6 to 11 months old: 100,000 IU single dose
✅ 12 to 59 months old: 200,000 IU every 6 months

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🥩 IRON SUPPLEMENTATION
Iron is essential for healthy brain development, proper growth, and the prevention of anemia.

📌 Recommendations:
✅ Exclusively breastfed full-term infants may need iron supplementation starting at 4 months old until iron-rich complementary foods are introduced.
✅ Preterm infants and children at risk for anemia may need specific supplementation.
✅ Screening for iron deficiency anemia starts at 12 months of age or earlier, depending on the child’s risk factors.

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⚠️ Important reminder: More vitamins do not always mean better health.

💡 Before giving any supplement to your child:
✔️ Consult your pediatrician
✔️ Avoid self-prescribing vitamins or iron
✔️ Focus on healthy eating habits

🥗 Healthy meals, good sleep, exercise, and vaccines remain the best immune boosters.

📚 Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics & Philippine Pediatric Society

✨Every child is different, so always ask your pediatrician what is best for your little one ❤️

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📍You can find me at these clinics:

🏥 Happy Hands Pediatric Clinic
SR Residences, San Rafael St., Mandaluyong City
🗓 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📞 0931 151 5952

🏥 Providence Hospital
Clinic Room 12, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📞 (02) 8558 6999 loc. 623–625 / 0908 813 7244

🏥 The Medical City Clinic – SMDC Sun Mall
Clinic Room 6, España Blvd. cor. Mayon St., Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📞 (02) 8396 9899

🏥 Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital
Basement Room 9, Kamuning Road, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📞 0906 683 2250

🏥 Care Center Clinic Gateway
Level 2, Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City
🗓 Fridays, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📞 0907 955 3318

💻 Online Consultations via SeriousMD
🗓 Mondays to Fridays (by appointment)
🔗 Book here: https://seriousmd.com/doc/jeric-dimaano

14/05/2026

🌿☀️ Why Outdoor Play Matters for Kids 🛝💚

Did you know that spending time outdoors helps children grow healthier, happier, and stronger? From running around the park to exploring nature, outdoor play supports a child’s physical, emotional, and mental development.

✨ Benefits of outdoor play include:
✔️ Better physical health and motor skills
✔️ Improved focus, creativity, and learning
✔️ Reduced stress and anxiety
✔️ Better mood and social skills
✔️ Healthy vitamin D from safe sun exposure

Whether it’s a simple walk, bike ride, playground visit, or backyard adventure, every moment outside counts! 🌳🚴‍♀️⚽

Encourage your little ones to unplug, move their bodies, and enjoy nature every day. Sometimes the best medicine is fresh air and playtime. 💙



*This post is based on guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

13/05/2026

🤧 Is it Allergies or Just a Cold? 🤒

It can be tricky to tell the difference, especially in kids! Here are a few clues parents can watch for:

🌼 ALLERGIES usually cause:
✔️ Itchy, watery eyes
✔️ Frequent sneezing
✔️ Clear, watery mucus
✔️ Symptoms lasting more than 2–3 weeks
✔️ No fever

🤒 COLDS often come with:
✔️ Fever or body aches
✔️ Sore throat
✔️ Thick mucus
✔️ Wet cough
✔️ Symptoms improving within 1–2 weeks

💡 A big hint: Itching is more common with allergies, while fever and body aches usually point to a cold.

If your child’s symptoms keep coming back during certain seasons or around pets, dust, or pollen, allergies may be the cause.

📚 Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

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🩺 When in doubt, consult your pediatrician for proper guidance and treatment. You may schedule a consultation with me at any of the following clinics:

🏥 Happy Hands Pediatric Clinic
SR Residences, San Rafael St., Mandaluyong City
🗓 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
📞 0931 151 5952

🏥 Providence Hospital
Clinic Room 12, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Tuesdays, 4–6 PM
📞 (02) 8558 6999 loc. 623–625 or 0908 813 7244

🏥 The Medical City Clinic - SMDC Sun Mall
Clinic Room 6, Espana Blvd cor Mayon St., Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 1-4 PM
📞 (02) 8396 9899

🏥 Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital
Basement Room 9, Kamuning Road, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 4–6 PM
📞 0906 683 2250

🏥 Care Center Clinic Gateway
Level 2, Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City
🗓 Fridays, 4-7 PM
📞 0907 955 3318

💻 Online Consultations via SeriousMD
🗓 Mondays to Fridays (by appointment)
🔗 Book here: https://seriousmd.com/doc/jeric-dimaano

📍Healthy kids start with informed parents!

11/05/2026

☀️ HEAT RASH vs ECZEMA: Know the Difference This Summer! 👶🌡️

With the hot and humid weather this summer, many children develop itchy skin rashes. Two of the most common are heat rash (prickly heat) and eczema (atopic dermatitis). While they may look similar, they are very different conditions and require different skin care approaches.

🔸 HEAT RASH
• Caused by blocked sweat glands during hot weather
• Looks like tiny red or pink bumps
• Common in skin folds like the neck, armpits, elbows, and thighs
• Usually improves by keeping the skin cool and dry

💡 Tips:
✔️ Dress kids in light, breathable clothing
✔️ Use fans or air conditioning when possible
✔️ Wash sweaty areas with cool water and pat dry
✔️ Avoid thick ointments that trap heat

🔸 ECZEMA
• A chronic dry and sensitive skin condition
• Can worsen with heat, sweating, chlorine, and harsh products
• Appears as dry, red, itchy, scaly patches

💡 Tips:
✔️ Moisturize regularly, especially after bathing or swimming
✔️ Use fragrance-free and alcohol-free skincare products
✔️ Apply mineral-based sunscreen (SPF 30+)
✔️ Keep nails short to prevent scratching

📚 Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

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📌 Consult your pediatrician if your child develops fever, swelling, pus, severe redness, or if the rash does not improve. You may schedule a consultation with me at any of the following clinics:

🏥 Happy Hands Pediatric Clinic
SR Residences, San Rafael St., Mandaluyong City
🗓 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
📞 0931 151 5952

🏥 Providence Hospital
Clinic Room 12, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Tuesdays, 4–6 PM
📞 (02) 8558 6999 loc. 623–625 or 0908 813 7244

🏥 The Medical City Clinic - SMDC Sun Mall
Clinic Room 6, Espana Blvd cor Mayon St., Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 1-4 PM
📞 (02) 8396 9899

🏥 Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital
Basement Room 9, Kamuning Road, Diliman, Quezon City
🗓 Thursdays, 4–6 PM
📞 0906 683 2250

🏥Care Center Clinic Gateway
Level 2, Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City
🗓 Fridays, 4-7 PM
📞 0907 955 3318

💻 Online Consultations via SeriousMD
🗓 Mondays to Fridays (by appointment)
🔗 Book here: https://seriousmd.com/doc/jeric-dimaano

Stay cool, hydrated, and sun-safe this summer! ☀️💦

06/05/2026

☀️ Keep Your Family Sun Safe All Year Round ☀️

Did you know? Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but it is also one of the most preventable.

Here are simple ways to keep your family safe in the sun:
🧴 Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher (do not forget lip balm)
⏱ Reapply every 1 to 2 hours, especially after swimming or sweating
🕶 Cover up with hats, sunglasses, and protective clothing
⛱ Seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest
🌥 Remember: UV rays can pass through clouds

⚠️ Just one bad sunburn in childhood can double the risk of melanoma later in life.

No matter your skin tone, everyone is at risk, so make sun safety part of your daily routine.

Stay safe, stay protected, and enjoy the sunshine responsibly! 🌞