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TEETHING IN BABIES
Parents will agree with me that one of the significant milestones in a baby's life is the appearance of the first set of TEETH. Although, the teething process may not be a very easy one for most babies (and even their parents), it is only a developmental phase in...
MALNUTRITION
Malnutrition is one of the most serious public health problems and may be a leading cause of death, whether directly or indirectly. Malnutrition refers to the impairment of the health of an individual resulting from a deficiency, excess or imbalance in nutrients...
Water on the brain (Hydrocephalus)
Hydrocephalus also described as “water on the brain”, is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the ventricles (cavities that contain fluid) of the brain and increases the pressure within the head. ‘Hydro’ simply means water, and...
Rubeola (Measles): What does it look like?
Rubeola (measles) is a viral infection that develops in the cells that line the lungs and the throat. It is extremely contagious and spreads via air whenever an infected person coughs or sneezes. When infected with measles, symptoms that develop include fever, cough,...
Childhood Vaccination: Learn the facts
There are certain vaccines your kid must get before they attain the age of attending schools. All thanks to adherence to immunization schedules and boosters for enabling more than a dozen diseases in Nigeria such as measles, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis...
Covid 19
About the Virus Corona viruses are large family of viruses responsible for causing illnesses in both Humans and Animals. Examples include SARS-CoV (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus) and MERS-Cov (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus). What is...
Quick Facts on Corona virus
Simple things I have tried to recommend which decreases the risk are: The face mask is useful because at least you have something to catch the virus if someone directly sneezes at you in close proximity.Carry soap all the time, and water of course, so you can...
All your questions about the novel corona virus answered
All your questions about the novel corona virus answered About the novel corona virus COVID-19, the novel corona virus, is a newly identified strain of the corona virus affecting humans. They belong to the family Corona viridae that causes mild illness like common...
INFLUENZA
Influenza, also called flu is an infectious diseases caused by the influenza virus. Sometimes, flu might be mild but can also lead to death. There are 4 types of influenza virus that infects human. Type A type B type C and type D. Who is at risk of developing...
What you should know about vitamin A deficiency (VAD)
Vitamin A also known as retinol and retinoic acid is a micronutrient that is important for many metabolic and physiological functions such as; eye sight, immunity, reproduction and cell division in the body. Vitamin A deficiency a common micronutrient deficiency,...