Jalac Pediatric Clinics

For my patients who NEED developmental assessment, but cannot carry the cost, here is how you can have your child looked at, thanks to The Medical City Center for Developmental Pediatrics’ initiative to provide discounted rates.

📢 THE MEDICAL CITY DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(Para sa INDIGENT PEDIA patients, 0–17 years old)

📌 DISCOUNTED RATES para sa mga maaaprubahan ng Social Service.

📄 IHANDA ANG MGA SUMUSUNOD:

1. Certificate of Indigency
• Mula sa barangay
• Nakapangalan sa magulang/tagapangalaga
• Nakalagay ang purpose na “Medical Assistance”

2. Certificate of Residency

3. Valid ID ng magulang/tagapangalaga

4. Isa sa mga sumusunod na identification document ng bata:
• PWD ID
• School ID
• Birth Certificate

5. Proof of Income ng magulang/tagapangalaga
(Sakop ang nakaraang 3 buwan)

Para sa Proof of Income, maaaring isumite ang mga sumusunod:
• Payslip
• Certificate of Employment (dapat nakalagay ang monthly salary)
• Contract of Employment with payslip (para sa mga tagapangalaga na nasa ibang bansa halimbawa seaman, OFW, at iba pa)
• Kung walang payslip o proof of income, maaaring magsumite ng billing statement (hal. electricity o water bill) na may parehong home address

📌 Kung kamag-anak ang tumutulong sa gastusin, kailangan din ang kanilang proof of income.

📝 MAG-REGISTER DITO:
https://bit.ly/DevAssessmentTMCDivineMercy

⚠️ MGA MAHALAGANG PAALALA:
• Official documents lang po ang tinatanggap (Ang mga mag-uupload ng peke o maling dokumento ay maaaring matanggal sa listahan).
• Hintayin ang Viber message ng TMC Social Worker para sa interview.
• Mahaba po ang pila para sa interview ng Social Worker.
• Isang registration lamang po bawat pasyente.

📌 Ang registration ay HINDI automatic na schedule para sa Developmental Assessment. Kailangan munang ma-interview at ma-assess ng Social Worker upang malaman kung qualified para sa serbisyong ito.

📩 Para sa inquiries, mangyaring magpadala ng Viber message sa 09239381506.

Maraming salamat.

I have already heard of some parents refusing Vit K for their newborns. Please let us save your family from the heartbreak of watching your defenseless newborn bleed.

Vit K is an injection we give right there at the delivery room, minutes after your child is born. For my new (and new-again) parents, please don’t forget to check if this (along with Hep B, BCG injections) was given to your baby.

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“A ProPublica piece highlights the importance of the vitamin K shot to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding in babies.

Infants need vitamin K to help blood clot and prevent potentially fatal bleeding, as newborns are not born with enough of the vitamin. Because vitamin K does not pass well through the placenta, doctors have given newborns a vitamin K injection for decades to help protect them.

Read more about the risks of VKDB and why pediatricians have administered the vitamin K injection for decades in the full ProPublica piece: https://bit.ly/4tAmCaZ “

DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. If you support this, please don’t hesitate to share. Photo credits not mine.

Reposted from James Deakin

“Some things are worth uniting for.

And keeping drunk drivers off the road is a great place to start.

Join us and the Cheng family and supporters as we seek to amend RA 10586 so that no other family ever goes through what they, and countless others, have had to go through because of weak enforcement and loopholes in the law.

What the Kingston Cheng Amendments do:

• Mandatory 2-hour testing window — no more 18-hour delays that let evidence disappear
• Retrograde extrapolation — experts can calculate BAC at time of crash even if testing is delayed up to 6 hours
• Lower BAC thresholds — 0.02% for professional/novice drivers, 0.03% for private (international best practice)
• Enhanced penalties in vulnerable zones — reclusion perpetua for DUI deaths near schools, hospitals, residential areas
• Ignition interlock devices — mandatory for repeat offenders
• Implied consent — holding a license means you’ve consented to testing; refusal = presumption of guilt

For those who want to lend their valuable support and don’t have a shirt, please use or share the graphic with the following hashtags





This is how change happens. Not just with outrage, but with organized action and institutional support. We thank you in advance for yours.“

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒.
𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒.

The 2026 flu vaccine is now available at Jalac Pediatric Clinics.
✅Updated for this year
✅Administered by a board-certified pediatrician
✅Safe and recommended yearly

Flu is NOT just “trangkaso.” It can lead to complications like pneumonia, hospitalization, and missed school days.

This shot can make a big difference in ensuring
🎉Less risk of severe illness
🎉Less ER visits
🎉More peace of mind

Protection is best BEFORE exposure—not after.

Book any of the clinics or send a message to schedule your annual flu vaccination.

Sleep disorders in children may present as behavioral insomnia, night terrors, sleepwalking, teeth grinding, bed-wetting, or .

Recognizing symptoms, such as snoring, gasping, or persistent sleep difficulties, and implementing consistent bedtime routines can help address underlying issues and support .

https://bit.ly/3ZWpliD

HEROES DON’T WAIT. THEY ACT.🦸‍♂️

Been getting a fair share of challenging neonatal cases and the usual preemies, so I made the trip to the Summer Capital to attend the Philippine Society of Newborn Medicine’s Annual Convention, NEONATAL HEROES.

Sharing here one learning that’s relatable (cos believe me when I tell you that you wouldn’t wish to be able to relate to other topics aka newborn emergencies🫣): Car Safety

𝙉𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧
💜Always use a REAR-facing car seat for newborns
💜The CENTER BACK seat is the safest position
💜Never place babies in the front seat, especially with airbags
💜Ensure a 30–45° recline to keep the airway open
💜Baby’s back and bottom should be flat against the seat
💜Harness straps must be snug (no slack)
💜Chest clip at armpit level
💜Use car seats for travel only—avoid prolonged use outside the car
💜Check expiration dates—car seats do expire!

Thank you to my patients who have been patient (no pun intended☺️) while I was unavailable. Your pedia is trying to learn more to able to help more tiny humans. Be back at the clinic tomorrow Feb 6! Schedule is here seriousmd.com/doc/shawijalac

⚠️NIPAH VIRUS as discussed by CDA Singapore

“The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA)…advised those travelling to affected areas to maintain vigilance and adopt precautions such as avoiding direct contact with animals, especially bats and pigs, and bat roosting areas.
CDA also urged people to avoid food and drinks that could be potentially contaminated by bats, such as raw date palm sap, and fruit found on the ground.
Those travelling to affected areas were also advised to consume only fully cooked food and fruits that can be washed and peeled.”

‼️Since the NIPAH virus can be transmitted human-to-human via droplets and close contact, it is important to MASK UP, practice GOOD HAND HYGIENE and avoid contact with BODILY FLUIDS.

Stay safe!

💡Source: The Straits Times
💡Read more here: https://str.sg/ggtH

🍼🥛UPDATE ON NAN OPTIPRO/ NANKID Recall.
Here is where affected products may be returned, as seen from NANKID Philippines’s posts.

‼️⚠️ HOW TO EXCHANGE AFFECTED NAN OPTIPRO and NANKID OPTIPRO PRODUCTS
as posted by NANKID Philippines

Please heed only advise from official pages and your pediatricians. We get our info directly from Nestlé reps.

‼️⚠️URGENT for my patients who are using Nan Optipro and Nan Kid Optipro.

Check if your child’s batch is affected thru this link.

https://www.parenteam.com.ph/voluntary-precautionary-recall

Read more on the Nestlé website link posted in the comments section.

⚠️What to do if your child’s batch is affected?
DISCONTINUE use.
You may
1️⃣buy a new box AFTER confirming that the batch number is unaffected (thru the above link), OR
2️⃣shift to Nan Infinipro/Nestogen/Nestle Jr counterparts, AND
3️⃣Contact Nestlé Philippines for assistance through the following channels:
Nestlé Philippines page: https://www.facebook.com/nestle.ph
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: +632-8898-0061