Dr. Hazel Baconga - Emergency Pediatrics and Clinical Toxicology

14/01/2026

🤮 Norovirus, often called the "stomach flu," is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Most people with norovirus illness get better within 1-3 days, but they can still spread the virus for a few days after.

🦠 Norovirus can spread through contact with infected people, contaminated food or drinks, and contaminated surfaces.

✅ Protect yourself and others by:
▪️Washing your hands well and often.
▪️Cooking shellfish thoroughly and washing fruits and vegetables.
▪️Cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces.
▪️Washing laundry in hot water.
▪️Staying home when sick and 48 hours after symptoms stop.

📌 For more information, please visit: www.cdc.gov/norovirus.

11/01/2026

Nestle is recalling batches of NAN OPTIPRO and NANKID OPTIPRO infant formula products.

https://www.nestle.com.ph/media/news/voluntary-precautionary-recall-consumer-notice-limited-nan-optipro-nankid-optipro

08/01/2026

Is your child’s favorite snack hiding a "red flag"?

03/01/2026

Back to school tips:
✅ Catch up on shots
✅ Reset the body clock
✅ Pack the hygiene kit

29/12/2025

New year, same old toxic air? Not this time!
We’re looking past the blast and burn injuries to the invisible dangers of pyrotechnics. Let’s opt for lasers, drones, and lungs that can actually breathe.

23/12/2025

Healthy Sleep, Happy Kids:
Make bedtime count

Source: Hunt CM, Thompson LA. What Parents Need to Know About Sleep in Children. JAMA Pediatr. Published online December 22, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.5376

03/12/2025

Keep the home safe: lock up meds and chemicals before it's too late!

19/11/2022

Worried about RSV? Talk to your pediatrician for more information.

Source: Abbasi J. “This Is Our COVID”—What Physicians Need to Know About the Pediatric RSV Surge. JAMA. Published online November 11, 2022. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.21638

11/10/2022

What parents should know about atopic dermatitis

Source: Wheeler KE, Chu DK, Schneider L. What Parents Should Know About Atopic Dermatitis. JAMA Pediatr. Published online September 26, 2022. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.3109

01/08/2022

28/07/2022

Cases of monkeypox have been reported in several states. Monkeypox causes a rash and flulike symptoms. It spreads primarily through skin to skin contact or when sharing bedding, clothing or towels.​

25/07/2022

Cellphone rules shouldn't be for kids only! Parents need to be mindful of these tips in order to promote healthy technology use.