On Call With Dr. Anselm Anyoha Dr. Anselm Anyoha

Welcome to an insightful episode of Dr. Anyoha podcast, where we explore the world of pediatric vaccinations. Drawing on his vast experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Anyoha offers in-depth knowledge about the immunization schedule in the United States, illuminating its indispensable role in child healthcare.
The episode begins with birth immunizations, notably the hepatitis B vaccine, and moves on to the systematic breakdown of the vaccination structure, which includes an array of vaccines at specific intervals until the child sixteen or seventeen and ready to go to college. The discussion further delves into immunization gaps and subsequent set of vaccinations, along with a focus on the annual flu shot which starts as early as six months old.
 
Furthermore, Dr. Anyoha expertly guides parents through the adolescent immunization program and instills peace of mind by addressing concerns about missed appointments. He assures that rescheduling and catching up ensures a comprehensive immunization routine, thus assuring the best for your child's health.
Stay tuned for an upcoming episode that will shed light on the signs and symptoms of diseases prevented by these vaccines. Dr. Anyoha's effort to equip parents with cutting-edge knowledge about their children’s health is evident throughout, making this episode an indispensable resource for their health journey.

In this podcast, I empower you as a parent by sharing insights on what it means when your baby smiles upon seeing you or hearing your voice. I guide you on how to use your baby's social smile as a tool to strengthen your bond, nurture relationships, and stimulate your baby's brain development. I also delve into the deeper meaning of the social smile, the age at which it typically starts, the cultural differences in infant social smiles, and proactive steps you can take if your baby hasn't shown a social smile by eight or 12 weeks.

Anemia due to iron deficiency. According to the World Health Organization, WHO, over 300 million children are anemic because they do not eat food rich in iron or because of blood loss. Another way children lose blood and iron and become anemic is through worm infestations. Worm infection is common in certain parts of the world and could be a common way for children to lose blood and the iron in the blood, thus becoming anemic.
Listeners would learn:How lack of iron in food causes Anemia in childrenHow excess nose bleed and menstruation causes AnemiaSymptoms and signs of Anemia in childrenWhat puts children at a higher risk for Anemia?Ways to prevent Anemia in childrenFood that contains ironWhy children develop Anemia.How to find out if their child has AnemiaWhat to do when their child has Anemia

Topics covered: How anxiety presents in children, signs and symptoms of anxiety in children, subtle signs of anxiety in children, how pediatricians make the diagnosis of anxiety in children, how clinicians make the diagnosis of anxiety in children, ways to treat childhood anxiety, what happens when anxiety in children goes untreated, and why it is essential to treat childhood anxiety.

Every prolonged crying in a baby does not mean that the baby has colic. Parents tend to over diagnose and overtreat colic in their babies and infants. A true colic (abdominal discomfort) is a benign condition that resolves when the baby is about three months old. Do not assume that prolonged crying in infants is always colic. Parents should always check and examine their babies when crying so as not to miss life-threatening situations. In this podcast, I discuss sharing information with parents concerned that their infants might have colic. Tips on how to manage colic and when to seek expert medical opinion are also shared.

Pain in the throat, sore throat, pain in swallowing, fever, and rashes--a sandpaper rash on the trunk, all could be signs that a child has a strep infection of the throat. Learn about ways doctors make diagnosis and treat children with strep throat. Also, learn about some potential complications that might occur following strep throat infection, and how to spot them.