Child's Health

The photographs we are going to share are probably familiar to you. And it is about the three girls who became famous by sharing a photograph that went viral, with which they showed their fight against cancer. This photograph became an annual tradition, to which another child was integrated last year.

The Ministry of Health of the Community of Madrid has recently warned about an outbreak of mumps that already affects more than 30 young people between 18 and 22 years. This outbreak comes to add to other cases that have happened so far this year. These sporadic outbreaks are normal, and in this particular case it could be due to a problem with certain doses of the triple viral vaccine administered during the years 1985 to 1988 and between 1995 to 1998, which were not adequately protected.

Hand hygiene is the cheapest, simplest and most effective measure to prevent infections. In addition, since the year, children are able to learn to wash their hands and do it before and after meals, and after using the bathroom. This is reminded of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEP) and has clear rewards.

If bisphenol-A has already been removed from baby items, such as teethers or bottles, because of the dangers it poses to your health, how can it be kept in other items that are in contact with the little ones, such as socks? . This is what I wonder after reading the conclusions of the study 'Concentrations of bisphenol A and parabens in socks for infants and young children in Spain and their hormonal activities', published in the scientific journal 'Environmental International'.

Nearly five percent of children suffer from angiomas or hemangiomas (which some people call "cravings"), reddish spots on the skin that are usually not seen at birth, but appear in the first weeks of life. Although they are a frequent cause for concern and consultation on the part of the parents, the angiomas are benign and in a high percentage of cases they disappear spontaneously throughout childhood.

It may seem harmless because it is a natural product, but it is on the list of prohibited foods for infants. Do not add a teaspoon to porridge, yogurt or fruit, or tempt to put it on the pacifier or give it a little to relieve cough because honey is dangerous for babies under one year.

[[Update: {"text": "Update: The Josep Trueta hospital in Girona has reported the death of another premature baby affected by the same Klebsiella bacteria, who was admitted to the neonatology unit of the university hospital."}]] Premature babies are very fragile and have to fight very hard to get ahead.

There is a very rare syndrome that occurs mostly in babies. It is called the "tourniquet syndrome", although it may also be called "strangulation by hair or thread" or "hair or fiber tourniquet syndrome". It occurs when a thread or a hair (mostly from the mother) is curled up by strangling a toe, hand, or baby's penis.

During their first years of life, and until they have the capacity and maturation necessary to control their sphincters and learn to go to the bathroom, babies and children should wear a diaper. At this stage, it is up to us to ensure proper hygiene and care, to avoid the appearance of certain discomforts.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are 19 million children in the world with vision problems, of which 70 to 80 percent can be prevented or cured with an early diagnosis. In most cases they remain undiagnosed for years. The Aragon Health Research Institute of the University of Zaragoza, the technological manufacturer Huawei and DIVE Medical, work on the co-development of Track AI, a system based on Artificial Intelligence designed to detect and diagnose early signs of visual impairment in children.

We were already reporting the 300% increase in measles cases worldwide in the first quarter of 2019, according to data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO). Now, new data from Unicef ​​explain the reason for these rebounds of the disease, in countries where it was already believed to be eradicated and also with high incomes: more than 20 million children worldwide have not received the measles vaccine in recent years. eight years.

Parents of children with food allergies should always be very alert, because food is not the only danger to which our children are exposed. And proof of this is the sad news that we echoed a few days ago, about the death of a girl allergic to dairy products due to a reaction to toothpaste.

As parents, we are concerned that our children have everything they need for healthy development. We know for example, the importance of a good diet, of taking care of your health to prevent diseases and of not exceeding ourselves with those habits or activities that may have some negative effect on your development, such as screen times.

Meningitis cases have increased in Spain in the last four years. Specifically, last 2017-2018 season, a total of 372 were recorded, 27 percent more than the previous one. Of these, 142 was for meningococcus B, 48 for strain W and 37 for Y. Those are the figures provided by David Moreno, coordinator of the Vaccine Advisory Committee of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEP).

Meningitis is a rare but very aggressive disease, which occurs suddenly and can cause death within a few hours. Five to ten percent of patients usually die within the first 24 to 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. That is why it is a disease that generates great concern among parents, and it is important to be informed about the warning symptoms and how to detect it as quickly as possible.

Since October 2015, the Bexsero vaccine that protects against meningitis B can be purchased freely in pharmacies. This means that parents who want it can buy it for their children, but the price for each dose is really high and only some autonomous communities have included it in their vaccination schedules.

In Spain, more than 60% of hearing losses manifested at birth, childhood or in the first decades of adulthood, has a direct genetic cause. This is explained in the 'White Paper on Hearing Loss' of the Ministry of Health. For that reason, genetic evaluation, which analyzes DNA, is key to predicting and treating hearing loss.

A report recently issued in France by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) alerts doctors and patients about the use of ibuprofen. This well-known medicine, as well as ketoprofen, the two best-selling anti-inflammatories in France, are being targeted by health authorities, who requested an investigation at European level.

Every year, many cases of cancer are diagnosed in children, a situation that is usually very hard for families, because in addition to diagnosis, there are expenses and many things to do. One of them is the time that should be devoted to accompanying and caring for children during their treatment. This is not always easy due to the current pace of life, because not all jobs give a permit that can be adjusted to the needs of these families.

Experts have long been warning that the prolonged use of smartphones and tablets is damaging our visual health, especially that of the little ones. Not surprisingly, recent research talks about 20 percent of myopic children before they turned seven, due to the time they spend in front of the screens.