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🦠 Parent Tips: Amoebiasis in InfantsWhat causes amoebiasis?Amoebiasis is caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolyti...
03/07/2026

🦠 Parent Tips: Amoebiasis in Infants

What causes amoebiasis?
Amoebiasis is caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. Infants usually get infected by swallowing food or water contaminated with stool (fecal-oral transmission). This can happen through:

* Poor hand hygiene of caregivers
* Contaminated drinking water or formula
* Unwashed fruits and vegetables
* Dirty feeding bottles, utensils, or toys

How can you help prevent it?
✅ Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food and after diaper changes.
✅ Use clean, safe drinking water for formula and food preparation.
✅ Wash fruits and vegetables well before serving.
✅ Sterilize bottles and feeding utensils properly.
✅ Keep your baby’s play area and toys clean.

When should you see a doctor?
Seek medical care if your baby has persistent diarrhea, blood or mucus in the stool, fever, vomiting, signs of dehydration (dry mouth, fewer wet diapers, sunken eyes), or becomes unusually sleepy.

Remember: Breastfeeding, when possible, provides added protection against many intestinal infections.

🩺💚 BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO PROTECTION! 💚🩺As classes resume and children spend more time together in classrooms, the risk...
08/06/2026

🩺💚 BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO PROTECTION! 💚🩺

As classes resume and children spend more time together in classrooms, the risk of spreading influenza (flu) also increases.

🌿 Don’t wait for flu season to arrive before taking action.
The best time to get the annual flu vaccine is before flu activity starts to increase, giving your child’s body enough time to build protection.

✅ Helps reduce the risk of influenza infection
✅ Lowers the chance of severe illness and hospitalization
✅ Protects vulnerable family members at home
✅ Keeps children healthier and ready to learn, play, and grow

Remember: Prevention is always better than treatment.

Give your child a healthier and safer start to the school year with the protection they deserve.

📍 Visit Clinica Uy today to inquire about influenza vaccination schedules.

💚 Healthy Kids. Healthy Families. Healthy Communities.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made today’s Free Surgical Mission Circumcision Program a success here in Barangay...
24/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made today’s Free Surgical Mission Circumcision Program a success here in Barangay San Isidro last May 23, 2026.

This meaningful community service was made possible through the partnership of Clinica Uy, Habacon Specialists, and the unwavering support of Barangay Captain Vivian Reyes Yupangco . Together, we were able to provide safe and quality free circumcision services to our young boys in the community.

Your trust, cooperation, and dedication to public health truly made this mission worthwhile. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng tumulong at nakibahagi para sa kalusugan ng ating kabataan at komunidad!

Taytay, Rizal has recently experienced dangerously high heat index levels, with reports reaching around 48°C (“danger” c...
21/05/2026

Taytay, Rizal has recently experienced dangerously high heat index levels, with reports reaching around 48°C (“danger” category) this May. Even when the actual temperature is 33–34°C, humidity can make it feel much hotter and increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Here are practical patient tips to stay protected during very hot weather:

Hydration

* Drink water regularly even before feeling thirsty.
* Avoid excessive coffee, alcohol, sugary drinks, and energy drinks because they can worsen dehydration.
* For outdoor workers or active individuals, oral rehydration solutions or electrolyte drinks may help.

Avoid Peak Heat Hours

* Limit outdoor activities from 10 AM to 4 PM, when heat index is highest.
* If unavoidable, schedule frequent shaded or air-conditioned breaks.

Clothing & Sun Protection

* Wear loose, light-colored, breathable clothing.
* Use umbrellas, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
* Avoid dark thick fabrics that trap heat.

Keep the Body Cool

* Stay in well-ventilated or air-conditioned areas.
* Use electric fans together with hydration.
* Cool showers, damp towels, or cold compresses on the neck/armpits can help lower body temperature.

Special Precautions for High-Risk Groups

Extra care is needed for:

* Infants and young children
* Elderly patients
* Pregnant women
* Patients with heart disease, hypertension, obesity, asthma, diabetes, or kidney disease
* Outdoor workers and athletes

Never leave children or elderly individuals inside parked vehicles even for a few minutes.

Recognize Early Heat Illness

Watch for:

* Excessive sweating
* Weakness
* Dizziness
* Headache
* Nausea/vomiting
* Muscle cramps

Move to a cool area immediately and hydrate.

Emergency Signs of Heat Stroke

Seek urgent medical attention if there is:

* Confusion
* Loss of consciousness
* Seizures
* Very high fever
* Hot dry skin or altered mental status

Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

For Parents

* Encourage frequent water intake in children.
* Avoid prolonged outdoor play under midday sun.
* Dress infants lightly; avoid over-swaddling.
* Monitor urine output and activity level.

Current weather forecasts in Taytay continue to show daytime temperatures around 33–34°C with humid conditions.

Sunlight isn’t always enough—especially for our newest little humans 👶☀️Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorp...
05/05/2026

Sunlight isn’t always enough—especially for our newest little humans 👶☀️

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption, helping build strong bones and supporting immune function in newborns. But here’s what many parents don’t realize: without Vitamin K2, calcium may not be properly directed to where it’s needed most—like bones and teeth.

That’s where the powerful partnership of Vitamin D + Vitamin K2 comes in:
✔️ Vitamin D helps absorb calcium
✔️ Vitamin K2 helps guide calcium into bones (and away from soft tissues)

For breastfed infants especially, supplementation is often recommended since breast milk alone may not provide sufficient Vitamin D.

Healthy bones start early. Smart supplementation today helps build a stronger tomorrow 💛

Why worry about pneumococcal disease?In the Philippines, pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of death in childre...
25/04/2026

Why worry about pneumococcal disease?

In the Philippines, pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of death in children under 5 years old

* Over 253,000 children

🛡️ Stay Protected This Flu Season!The 2026 Flu Vaccine — updated with the latest circulating strains — is now available ...
09/04/2026

🛡️ Stay Protected This Flu Season!

The 2026 Flu Vaccine — updated with the latest circulating strains — is now available at Clinica Uy.

Influenza spreads quickly, especially among children, seniors, and those with underlying conditions. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and missed days from work or school.

✔ Recommended for children, adults, and seniors
✔ Updated protection for the 2026 flu season
✔ Quick and safe vaccination

💚 Stop the spread. Protect your family.

📍 Send us a PM to schedule your vaccination.

01/04/2026

In observance of the Holy Week, Clinica Uy will be closed on the following dates:

• April 2 – Maundy Thursday
• April 3– Good Friday
• April 4 – Black Saturday
• April 5 – Easter Sunday

Regular clinic hours will resume after the holiday.

We wish everyone a peaceful and meaningful Holy Week. 🙏

Typhoid fever is a serious but preventable disease that continues to affect many children and adults in our community. R...
24/03/2026

Typhoid fever is a serious but preventable disease that continues to affect many children and adults in our community. Recently, we have seen an increasing number of typhoid cases in our clinic, highlighting the importance of protection through vaccination.

The Typhoid Vaccine helps protect against infection caused by Salmonella typhi, which is commonly spread through contaminated food or water. Symptoms may include prolonged fever, abdominal pain, weakness, vomiting, and diarrhea, and in severe cases it may lead to hospitalization.

💉 Good news! The Typhoid Vaccine is available at Clinica Uy for children and adults 2 years old and above.

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your family, especially for school-aged children and individuals frequently exposed to outside food or travel.

✔ Recommended for children 2 years old and up✔ Helps prevent typhoid infection✔ Safe and effective protection

Let’s work together to prevent typhoid and keep our families healthy.

📍 Visit Clinica Uy to inquire or schedule your Typhoid vaccination today.

🚨 PUBLIC ADVISORY 🚨It has come to our attention that there are several fake Facebook accounts pretending to be Clinica U...
27/02/2026

🚨 PUBLIC ADVISORY 🚨
It has come to our attention that there are several fake Facebook accounts pretending to be Clinica Uy.
Please DO NOT add, follow, or respond to these accounts. They are NOT affiliated with our clinic.
For your safety and to ensure you receive accurate information and official updates, please follow only our official page.
✅ To be guided correctly:
• Scan the QR code posted on our clinic materials
OR
• Enter our official page URL directly in your browser.
If you encounter any suspicious accounts, kindly report them immediately.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued trust in Clinica Uy.

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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