The "0" polio dose, referring to the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV), is typically given within the first 14 days of a child's life, ideally within 24 hours after birth.
If this dose has not been given by 14 days wait until the child is six weeks old, and then give OPV1 together with other routine EPI vaccines. The at 10 and 14 weeks.
We are excited to announce our upcoming Paediatric Surgical Camp. It is aimed at providing essential surgical care to those in need. This initiative will offer life-changing surgeries to underserved communities, but we can’t do it alone. We need your support!
How You Can Help:
Check out our latest PedsCases note on rapid sequence intubation! It was created by Jillian Meyer, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Florian Rudolph, a pediatric anesthesiologist at the University of Alberta. https://t.co/QNalhiqrIk
This #PedsClerkship video reviews sickle cell disease's fundamental elements, including pathophysiology, potential complications, and management strategies. https://t.co/kxOc9NsVb2 #PedsICU#MedEd#MedStudent
Systematic review and meta-analysis to study the outcomes of proactive versus delayed management in children with a congenital neurogenic bladder - Journal of Pediatric Urology https://t.co/lL6o1S38t0
Pictured: On Day 3 of the Pediatric Surgical Camp, 50 patients—30 for urology and 20 for general pediatric surgery—were treated. Five laparoscopic surgeries were done, with some of the patients coming from different parts of the country.
NEW- We found an unquantified late effect of childhood cancer therapy - a significant burden of surgery across nearly all organ systems. Anticipate surgical issues in ped cancer survivors! @StJudeResearch@BCHPedSurg@TheLancetOncol https://t.co/jrDer6ww4Y
🚨 With only 3 days remaining until the Coastal Paediatric Surgical Camp and Conference, there's never been a better time to register! This is a must-attend event for medical professionals to expand and build connections.
🤝Registration is still open at https://t.co/pdpbK9L2FL
7 days to go! 🔜⏳ We can't wait for the groundbreaking Coast Paediatric Surgical Camp and Conference organized by the Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS)
Register and grab your tickets now by clicking on this link👉https://t.co/kjOM1cZKPy 🎟️💻
🪄Join us at the upcoming Surgical Camp organized by the Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS) from 15th-19th May 2023 at the breathtaking Nyali Beach Holiday Resort! 🏥✨
📢📝 ️Register today by clicking on this link 👉https://t.co/kjOM1cZKPy
I appreciate that it is years ago that I was given that odd box of paediatric urology x rays and images to prevent them from being binned. What does this scrotal x ray from neonate demonstrate? @BAPUSurgeons@BAPS1953@Me4Ped
Instead of telling kids not to play video games, adults should play too.
Compared to kids who don’t play, those who play 3 hrs/day have better working memory & impulse control. Experiments show cognitive benefits for adults too.
Video games are a form of exercise for the brain.
How to tell whether we are heading for a Run-off or not. Easy way to tell whether we are on track for 50+1 or not. #KenyaDecides2022#kenyaelections2022
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