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Iligtas Sa Tigdas Ang Pinas (Door to Door MR Immunization Campaign)

Iligtas Sa Tigdas Ang Pinas is a Door to Door MR Immunization Campaign vaccinating children 9 months to below 8 years old.

Here is an English version of the leaflet given to us during the campaign:

What is Measles?

Measles is a contagious disease caused by virus.

How does one got infected with Measles?

If a person does not have vaccine against Measles, he is prone to Measles and a contact from someone with Measles can get him the infection. Measles is contagious from the day that the symptoms appear until 4 days after the rashes appears on the body.

Why is Measles dangerous and can take lives?

Measles is an infection that can be easily transferred, by contact to a person with Measles or even breathing the air an infected person breathes. Measles target kids below 8 years old and when Measles is not treated properly, it can lead to complications such as Pneumonia, Encephalitis, Deafness, Ear Infection, Diarrhea and Dehydration.

Children who have no Measles vaccines and even adults can be affected.

What are the symptoms of Measles?
People suffering from Measles usually have rashes on their body, these are reddish and small and this can last 3 days or more. Other symptoms are fever, colds, coughs, reddish eyes at pagmumuta (what’s the English term for muta???)

What is Iligtas Sa Tigdas Ang Pinas campaign all about?
The campaign, ” Iligtas Sa Tigdas Ang Pinas” is a nationwide campaign that will last for 20 days (the last I heard it was extended). The aim of this campaign is to give vaccinations to children ages 9 months to 7 years old 11 months (or kids below 8 years old) that will protect them from Measles and German Measles.

The campaign should be dine in order to hamper the virus from spreading in the community and to lower the number of children being in danger to Measles infection.

When is Iligtas Sa Tigdas Ang Pinas campaign?

The campaign will happen/ happened last April 4 until May 4, 2011 but the health workers told me that the campaign was extended until May 30 2011.

These are some of the questions that I asked when the health workers visited our place:
My kids already got their Measles dose when they were 9 months, do they need to be vaccinated again? Is there no overdose of Measles vaccination? What will happen to my kids after the vaccination? Will they have ever just like the vaccine they had when they were 9 months old? Will it hurt my kids? What kind of vaccine would it be, is it intramuscular? or is in injected in the veins or fats?

All my inquires were answered in the flyer given to us:

Even if the kids got their Measles vaccine when they were 9 months (or less if you had it with a private pedia), they still need the vaccine given during the campaign for added protection. For babies who just got their Measles vaccine, they should wait for 30 days before they can have another dose.

There is no OVERDOSE. Measles vaccination has no overdose. The antibodies in our blood that gives protection against diseases decreases as the kid grows older. The additional vaccine can give them added protection against Measles.

The kind of vaccine given was injected in fats, hence it was not painful. But of course for kids older than 3 years old, the sight of the needle can make them crazy.

After the vaccination, the kid can play and do whatever they want. The parents should observe if the kids will have fever and if they do, give them paracetamol. According to the health workers, the kids won’t have.

If the kid already suffered from Measles, is she still included in the campaign?
YES

What must we do to make sure that our kids was included in the campaign?

Consult with you Health Center.
Ask for the exact date where in the health workers will visit your place.
Prepare the kids and make sure that they are clean during the vaccination.

How can we help in this campaign?

Spread the word and encourage people to participate in the campaign.
In our experience, the kids did not suffered anything, no painful arm, no fever. After the vaccination they are still as lively as they are before it.

If you are in doubt, ask your pediatrician about it.

Zoobles Surprise!

My sister was the one who introduced us to Richwell. No, she’s not working there, it just so happens that she got to know their store in Market Market and the numerous Barbie that went on sale back then. Other sale items we’re Hot Wheels and Mega Blocs, so just imagine how happy I was when I learned about their warehouse sale in Libis. Since then (that was in 2006), we have been going there every year (2-3 times). I have hoard (yes that term exactly) Hot Wheels, Chicco Toys and Mega Blocs from their warehouse sale every year.

When I was asked to review a product from them, I was ecstatic! May I present to you, ZOOBLES!

From their Press Release:

Zoobles are a collectable range of colorful characters that pop open when you least expect
it. They have finally popped their way here in the Philippine shores as Europlay Distributor Co. Inc will bring it here theZoobles fever!

From the manufacturers of amazing toys like Bakugan, Tech Deck, and Liv comes Zoobles, the collectable colorful balls that spring to life and magically transform into characters when placed on their Happitat. When petted, the Zoobles react by blinking their eyes, wagging their tails, wiggling their ears and more. There three different areas in the mysterious world of Zoobles Isles, Petagonia, Seagonia and Azoozia. Each Zoobles comes with its own Happitat which includes a hot spot for its popping open activation

“Zoobles are amazing, magical creatures that are incredibly fun,” says Phil Hooper, marketing director for Spin Master UK. “Not only do Zoobles stand out because of their outstanding design and unique transformation, but with over a 150 different Zoobles to collect, little girls are going to go crazy for these quirky characters.”

Jaffa was sent to us to surprise us an dbring fun to the kids.. moms and kids, please meet Jaffa:

Here, Jaffa is “sleeping” inside the Happitat (I’m assuming that’s happy and habitat in one word..)

From the looks of it, Zoobles are for girls and as describe in the box, it is for 4+ years old. But even so, I still handed it to my one year old girl, who was thrilled to see a “ball” and was more surprised when the ball comes in to life! Her reaction was priceless… of course, we never let her play with it alone.

My boy’s initial reaction was “ ay parang Bakugan!‘ (and as stated in the Press Release above, Zoobles and Bakugan came from the same toy manufacturer). They were also surprised that upside down, the toy won’t fall. That led to lengthy discussion about magnet.. so yes, aside from fascinating, this toy can be educational too.

I can’t wait for Sati to grow up so we can start collecting Zoobles, 150 balls would be so much fun!

Here are some of the Zoobles that Mommy and Sati is eying:

Zoobles Under The Sea Playset

Zoobles Light Up Assortment

Zoobles are exclusively distributed by Europlay Distributor Co Inc. They are available at all leading toy stores and department stores nationwide. For more information, call Europlay Distributor Co Inc. at telephone number 732-5141 to 47 or visit our website at www.richwell.net

Primary Complex Symptoms: Signs That Your Kids Are Suffering From Primary Complex

Primary Complex is a form of Tuberculosis in children. If the kids are exposed to an adult with a Tuberculosis, they might be infected too. Primary Complex is not contagious among children. A child diagnosed with PC can still play and socialize with other kids.

Tuberculosis is a very common disease here in the country and if you think your baby is suffering from PC, please read and see if they are experiencing the symptoms below:

Primary Complex Symptoms: Signs That Your Kids Are Suffering From Primary Complex

The number one sign is weight loss or the kid not gaining weight. You have tried every weight gaining technique. Tried all the pampagana meds and even tried Heraclene but to no avail.
Coughs that is recurrent is another sign and no amount of Antibiotics can put that cough away.
Some says that fever at night is another sign.
Some says that irritability and crying for no reason most of the time is another sign.
Another sign of PC is the kids having trouble sleeping or waking up in the middle of the night.
It is very important that you always observe your kids. Keep track of their weight and activity. And if after 6 months and they are still not gaining weight, it’s about time that you discuss it with your Pediatrician.