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Kerosine ingestion is also known as paraffin ingestion. Kerosine is an oily petroleum product used domestically as fuel for lamps, heating or

    This is defined as the changes in the baby’s heart rate, movement, or oxygen level during the period of pregnancy, before

Drowning is the condition of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion in liquid, in most cases, water. Children, teenagers, and anyone with access

Convulsion is a sudden, involuntary shaking of one or all parts of the body due to muscle contraction caused by an abnormal

Choking is a blockage of the upper airway by food or other objects, which prevents a person from breathing effectively. Choking can

Did you know that babies born at six and a half months (28 weeks) can survive in Nigeria? Babies are expected at

Cellulitis is the inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues due to a bacterial infection. The affected area is usually swollen, painful,

Definition This refers to the inflammation of the appendix as a result of an infection. The appendix is a part of the

Anthrax is a bacterial disease that is spread from animals to humans. If not treated early, it can be a deadly disease.

What can I do or not do during pregnancy? How do I keep my pregnancy safe? What may I eat or not

Modes of delivery refer to the various methods through which a baby is born. As you get ready to welcome your baby,

In this video, the doctor talks about the causes of high blood sugar, and what you may notice if your blood sugar

Rabies is a very deadly infection transmitted to human through animal bites, commonly dog bite. It is caused by a virus. Rabies

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children under 5 years of age. It remains a leading cause of

Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Though the disease can be

Pneumonia refers to infection of the lung. The lung is the organ that receives the air we breathe in. Pneumonia refers to

It is also called enteric fever, and is caused by bacterium called salmonella… It is also called enteric fever, and is caused

Malaria is a common infection caused by Plasmodium. Malaria is a common infection caused by Plasmodium. How does one get malaria? Through

It may occur alongside diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or fever. Vomiting (throwing-up) is a common complaint in children. It may occur alongside diarrhea,

Commonly there is no identifiable cause, most cases are not life-threatening and resolve spontaneously. Abdominal pain or discomfort is a common complaint

Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of illness and death in children, primarily due to its effects of dehydration and malnutrition.

The ear wax also cleans the ear, and normally moves out of the ear spontaneously. Wax or cerumen is brownish oily material

What you perceive may be a kick, a roll or flutter. The kicks are usually more in the afternoon and evening; remember

A vaccine is a drug/injection given to a person to make him/her develop immunity against a disease… A vaccine is a drug/injection

The national policy on infant and young child feeding advocates exclusive breastfeeding for all babies until they are older than 6 months

Your child should have a road-to-health card in which a regular record of the baby’s height and weight is kept. A child’s

There are two stages in teething; the first stage is appearance of milk teeth, the second is the appearance of permanent teeth.

Jaundice is yellowness of a baby’s eyes and or skin. It occurs because of the high level of bilirubin in the blood.

A newborn girl may have little bloody discharge from her vagina. A newborn girl may have little bloody discharge from her vagina.

Presence of white patches on your baby’s tongue may be one of 2 things. Presence of white patches on your baby’s tongue

The umbilical cord remnant or stump usually dry up and fall off between the 3rd and 7th day of life, some may

Eyes Discharges… Possible causes include Infection acquired while passing through the mother’s private part. Such infection is noticed within the first week

It is normal for a baby to cry frequently especially in the first 6 months of life. It is normal for a

Big breast is called gynecomastia. It is caused by exposure of the baby to the mother’s hormones (estrogen and progesterone) while the

Convulsion is an abnormal uncontrollable jerky movement of the body Convulsion is an abnormal uncontrollable jerky movement of the body. It may

Common Causes Of Fever in Children… Common causes of fever in children include Malaria Chest infection Throat infection Viral rashes e.g. measles

Constipation means passage of hard stool or reduction in frequency of stooling. What you may notice The child strains while passing stool

Common cold is caused by viruses, and is common especially during the raining season What you may notice: o   Running nose (mucous