MyDoctorFinder September 22, 2016
Despite the Department of Health’s (DOH) claim that Philippines remains to be Zika-free, there’s no harm in equipping oneself with the basic knowledge (warning signs/symptoms, prevention tips, diagnosis, treatment) about the Zika virus. Stated below are DOH’s key facts about the Zika virus. Zika virus infection is a mosquito-bo...
Zika Virus: DOH confirms the 6th case in Philippines
MyDoctorFinder September 22, 2016
Last September 5, 2016, the Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the sixth (6th) Zika virus case in the Philippines. A 45-year-old woman from Iloilo City sought treatment in a health facility in Western Visayas after she experienced rashes. She had undergone a urine examination, which later on resulted positive for the Zika virus. However, t...
5 Basic First Aid Tips for Rabies
MyDoctorFinder July 20, 2017
Philippines is a country where you will see all breeds of dogs. Thus, many Filipinos already inhabited to have a pet at home because we treat them as a family member already. A lot of people treat them as a toy or a stress-reliever because of how cute they are and how lovely they act around their owners. But who can really resist the cuteness of th...
MyDoctorFinder July 20, 2017
Filipinos are known for being fond of pets like dogs because we have a saying that it is a man's best friend. However, these cute little pets may sometimes unintentionally scratch or bite us that may cause to the transfer of the rabies virus to us. As defined, rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus which is spread through the saliva ...
MyDoctorFinder August 25, 2016
We Filipinos are known for our light and positive disposition in life no matter what catastrophe or tragic problems we've been through. We always manage to put up a smile on our faces for whatever happened; and that positive outlook made us popular all throughout the world. Nevertheless, not all of us have that kind of mantra of smiling and ...
3 signs that may lead to Suicide
MyDoctorFinder August 25, 2016
Suicide incidents are a very rampant case all over the world. With over 800,000 cases every year, this sudden growth of suicide incidents are very alarming considering that it is rapidly increasing yearly. Suicide is also the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year old people around the world. With these being mentioned, how can we really re...
Benefits of Breastfeeding: Mother and Infant
MyDoctorFinder August 12, 2016
Did you know that in the Philippines, only 34% of infants under six months are being breastfeed? Based from the 2014 State of the World’s Children report conducted by UNICEF, Philippines has been placed among the top nations that has a low rate of exclusive breastfeeding. Most mothers choose to buy formula milk for their infants for reasons t...
MyDoctorFinder August 12, 2016
National Adolescent Immunization Month is usually celebrated during the month of August. This event highlights the importance of acquiring vaccination. Vaccination plays a vital role to everyone’s since it helps in preventing several diseases and conditions. For early protection, babies and kids get their vaccination shots at an early stage i...
MyDoctorFinder August 12, 2016
The population in the Philippines continually increases annually. To add, the number is increasing in a rapid and alarming state. The Department of Health (DOH) encourages every family to entertain the idea of family planning in order to solve this problem that our country is currently facing. Family planning allows individuals and couples...
MyDoctorFinder August 12, 2016
According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) data which was published last May 2014, there are a total number of 9,722 lung cancer deaths in the Philippines. With this number, lung cancer ranks the 12th place in the top 20 causes of deaths in the country. [1] Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell gro...
