Doc Cae: Pediatrician and Lactation Consultant - Dr. Catherine Onghanseng

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

A statement from more than 40 leading medical, health and patient advocacy organizations in response to this week’s ACIP meeting:

"We are deeply alarmed by the actions taken this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The apparent goal of this meeting was to sow doubt in vaccines rather than advance sound vaccine policy, and we will all pay a price for that.

This is a significant departure from the historic role ACIP has played in shaping vaccine policy in the United States. Previously, we could expect science to drive decisions, experts to debate evidence, and consensus to lead to shared, clear recommendations. That is not the case with the current committee, and this change puts Americans’ health at risk.

The evidence remains clear: the hepatitis B birth dose is safe and an essential component in helping children develop immunity against a serious, potentially lifelong disease. In fact, since the U.S. implemented the hepatitis B birth dose in 1991, annual hepatitis B infections among infants and children have dropped 99%, from 16,000 to less than 20. This progress is directly attributable to timely vaccination.

ACIP’s actions will harm children, their families and the medical professionals who care for them. That is why we are joining together to speak up. American families deserve information grounded in science and clear, consistent guidance – not speculation intended to scare them. We urge the CDC leaders to reject ACIP’s new recommendation and instead retain the current, evidence-based approach.”

Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4a0EyFN

25/11/2025

Pregnancy & Beyond Expo 2025
November 29, 2025 | Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9/F, Ledesma Hall, Tower 1, Makati Medical Center

This 2025, MakatiMed is proud to mark another milestone: the first face-to-face staging of Pregnancy & Beyond after the pandemic, now elevated into a whole-day Expo format with learning sessions, interactive exhibits, and product demonstrations.

The day’s sessions will feature keynote topics designed to guide parents through every step of their journey — from pregnancy to early childhood care:

- Preparing for the Big Day
- Unang Yakap: Mother-and-Baby-Friendly Practices in the Hospital
- Newborn Baby Care
- Breastfeeding 101 / FAQs
- Childhood Immunizations and Checkups
- First Aid for Babies

You may register for FREE by scanning the QR Code or Visiting https://forms.office.com/r/0ELesKAwmD.

13/10/2025

Flu cases are on the rise. Stay protected, get your flu shots now. Wear mask at all times. Frequent hand washing.

10/10/2025

I will be out of the country October 17-25, 2025.

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

The CDC just released their latest data on kindergarten vaccination rates, showing fewer children are immunized against polio, measles, diphtheria, and pertussis. Fortunately, most parents vaccinate their children. Every parent, policymaker, and public health leader in the country should be coming together to increase access to vaccines.
https://bit.ly/3UGObQY

01/08/2025

A way to prioritize your baby's growth and development is by learning how to nourish them.

Choosing to breastfeed not only satisfies the baby's needs, but it also has long-term benefits for mothers.

Join MakatiMed Pediatrics Specialist Catherine O. Onghanseng, MD as she leads an insightful discussion on this Saturday (August 2) on Usap Usapan!

31/07/2025

De Los Santos Medical Center (De Los Santos), in cooperation with the Department of Pediatrics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Medicine - Section of Dermatology, invites all breastfeeding mommies and mommies to be to attend the '𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛 '𝐓𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧' Lay Forum on August 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

The lay forum will be held at the 8F Presidential Lounge, Medical Arts Building.

𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forms.gle/XnskkbR2NhGeAexNA

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08/05/2025