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Hib vaccine suppresses risk of inflammation of the brain, lungs and other infections

The HIB vaccine aims to avoid infections originating from the Haemophilus influenzae type B bacteria that attack the upper respiratory tract. Hib is classified as a dangerous infection that can cause inflammation of the brain (meningitis) and pneumonia (pneumonia), especially in children under five (under five years). Since a few years ago, the HIB vaccine has been included in the government's immunization program through Posyandu. This vaccine is put together by another type or known as DPT-HB-Hib vaccine which aims to prevent the risk of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, pneumonia and meningitis. Benefits of the Hib vaccine Disease caused by the HIB bacteria, rarely attacks adults or children over the age of five, due to the immune system or immune system. However, certain health conditions can make adults susceptible to Hib infections, such as sufferers of conditions that suppress immunity such as HIV, or blood disorders. Hib bacteria can move when the child is
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Pungent Stinging urine can be a sign of disease

Normal urine or urine contains a distinctive aroma, namely the scent of ammonia. However, urine with a stronger aroma than usual, it might be a sign that you are suffering from certain diseases. So, do not underestimate if you experience urinary odor, which is different from usual. Urine consists mainly of water and a small portion of waste from the kidneys. When the residual substance is higher and the water content is lower, it can trigger urinating. Causes of Odorous Urination Odor urine can be caused by certain foods. For example, petai or jengkol which have natural sulfur compounds that make urine smell sharp. However, the smell in urine due to food will soon disappear if the odor-causing substances have been removed from the body. In addition, some medicines and vitamins are also known to affect the aroma of urine. However, you should be wary if you experience urinary odor without consuming food or drugs, because it could be a sign of a health problem. Here are some diseas

Administration of blood urine must be in accordance with the cause

Do not consider trivial if you experience bloody urine. That is probably due to health problems that may not be mild. To cope with blood urine, make sure that the blood urine medication used is in accordance with the cause of the bloody urine. Blood urine is characterized by the discharge of urine that contains blood, causing the urine to look red like washing water or even brown. The possibility of this can be seen in plain view. But in some cases, blood urine can not be seen clearly because the blood content is only small. So it needs to be done urine analysis to make sure. Possible Signs of Serious Health Disorders In red urine resembles blood caused by consuming certain foods, such as beets and dragon fruit, or when you are taking special drugs such as rifampicin in patients with tuberculosis, then blood urine is not necessary. But, if blood urine is caused by certain medical conditions, then this possibility is a sign of a serious health disorder and needs to be treated imme

Early Detection of Congenital Hypothyroids Can Prevent Growth Disorders

Congenital hypothyroidism is a dysfunction of the thyroid gland that affects the baby from birth. These disorders affect the production of the hormone thyroxine, which is needed for growth, brain development and body metabolism. Girls are more at risk of experiencing this disorder. There are several causes of congenital hypothyroidism, including the thyroid gland that is not or less developed, pituitary gland disorders (pituitary), mothers taking certain drugs or iodine deficiency during pregnancy, or the formation of antibodies from the mother's body that blocks the thyroid function of the baby in the womb. Recognize Symptoms that Arise Infants with mild congenital hypothyroidism may not show obvious symptoms. Congenital hypothyroid which is heavier, will be seen from a typical facial appearance that is a face that looks swollen or swollen with a thick and large tongue. If the condition gets worse, then the baby with congenital hypothyroidism can show other symptoms such as

Corneal Ulcer, Eye Injury that Can Cause Blindness

Ever heard of corneal ulcer disease? Although foreign to the ear, apparently this disease is very terrible, especially for those of you who often use contact lenses. Corneal ulcers can cause blindness if not treated immediately. Corneal ulcer is an open wound on the cornea, which is a thin part that covers the iris (the colored part of the eye). The cornea is the transparent part of the eye that covers the front of the eye, which includes the pupil (opening in the middle of the eye), the iris (the colored part of the eye), and the anterior chamber (the space between the lens and the cornea that contains fluid). The main function of the cornea is to refract light, the cornea is responsible for focusing most of the light entering the eye. The eyes, especially the cornea, are often exposed to foreign objects if they are not well protected. It is important to maintain general eye and body health in order to avoid the risk of corneal ulcer which is dangerous and can cause blindness. Som