- The emotional part is just as important as the physical to achieve full health.
- Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children between the ages of five and 14 in Mexico.
- Hospitals across the country and other nations received Los Reyes Magos to cheer up pediatric patients who are hospitalized.
For all children there is a very special date that always fills them with enthusiasm. It’s about the arrival of the Three Kings but some, like those who are hospitalized, cannot celebrate in their respective homes. It is a complicated situation because health is involved and any carelessness can cause relapses.
Beyond receiving gifts, what is really important is to foster personal relationships. The emotional part is of vital importance because it promotes the ability to achieve full health. The biggest mistake that some parents make is only worrying about the physical part of their children.
The most common diseases in Mexican children
- Common cold. It is a viral infection in the nose and throat. It comes on gradually with symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and its duration is much shorter than that of a common flu.
- Flu. The flu weakens the body, causes muscle aches and fever. It can last between one and two weeks. To reduce the risk of contagion in children it is important that they receive the flu vaccine once a year. Even in case of an infection, it is a preventive measure against the symptoms because they will be much less aggressive thanks to the vaccine.
- Earache. This is another of the most common conditions, although in this case its causes are very diverse. They range from an ear infection or pain from a sinus infection to a tooth infection. In this case, the pediatrician must make a diagnosis to find the cause and give the best treatment.
- Bronchitis: Bronchiolitis, caused by a viral infection, causes inflammation and congestion in the airways of the lung. It is common in babies under two years of age and in children. As in any of the other diseases mentioned, it is best to see a pediatrician to obtain the most effective treatment.
However, there are other types of health problems that are serious and cannot be attended to from home. According to the Health Secretary (SSa) the Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children ages five to 14 and the sixth in children under five. It also represents almost 70% of the total tumor burden in these age groups.
These types of patients must remain hospitalized and cannot enjoy special dates such as the Arrival of the Magi. When that happens, pictures of sadness are generated that have a strong impact on the emotional part of minors.
Joy for children admitted to hospitals
But if the patients cannot leave the hospitals, then the Three Wise Men must go directly with them. That is precisely what happened during the night of this January 5 in various units throughout the country and even in other nations that follow this tradition such as Spain.
As testimony there are several videos published on the internet and all have had a positive impact. Each one is full of comments where the gesture towards the children is appreciated. Although it may seem like a small detail, it is actually a highly relevant action because it works as a complement to the pharmacological treatment of each one.
@hospitalatepec The #Wise men they already arrived at #Hospital #Private #Ecatepec and there are some very special coupons for the children who visit us 🎉🎉🎉 we have the specialty of #Pediatrics 😊 #Medical overall and #Gynecology
@urielchaconmx A round of applause and recognition to the Three Wise Men 🤴 to the Dinosaur, 🦖 to the Unicorn, 🦄 to the Eagle 🦅 to Mimi, to the Little Mouse 🐭 and a fighter 🤼♂️ who gave a smile full of hope to the children of the General Hospital of the Zone No.20 “La Margarita” They toured various areas of the hospital giving hope and love to the patients. Thanks a lot! for collaborating in this beautiful cause. #IMSS #Puebla #January 6th #Wise men #LaMargarita
@enjoyzaragoza The Three Kings of the East visit the children admitted to the Zaragoza Children’s Hospital 😍🫶The Zaragoza Firefighters have transferred their Majesties in one of their crane trucks so that they could enter through one of the windows of the Pediatric Surgery plant #Saragossa #Kings #wise men #enjoy #enjoyzgz #enjoyzaragoza
@yahir_anaya_ #wise men #muchfortune #2023 #happy New Year #hospital #pediatrics #delusion #kids #girls #viral #for you #popular
@asociaciontraspasar Today is Three Kings night! And their magic reaches the Hospital 💫✨ Of course we leave everything ready to receive them… 🤩 . . . . #wise men #childcancer🎗️ #hospital #fightagainstcancer💪💪 #cancerwarrior #2023 #child cancer
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