Vadodara Pediatrician

28/08/2026

Monsoon and gatherings during festival increase chances of a lot of infections- one such worrisome infection is INFLUENZA! This can potentially be very serious. 🤒

Timely care and treatment and timely vaccination can prevent hospitalizations and complications- so that you can enjoy your festive season without any stress! 😃

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Consult Dr Ashwini Nagda
📍Niramay Children's Clinic, Vadodara
📞 For appointments and teleconsultation +916355700711

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27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Viral respiratory infections are one of the commonest childhood illnesses. Equally huge is the market for cough and cold syrups! It is important to choose medicines wisely for your kids!

Watch this reel till the end and share with all fellow parents!

Consult Dr Ashwini Nagda
📍Niramay Children's Clinic, Vadodara
📞 +916355700711

[Cough remedy, cold remedy, flu, common cold, viral infection, URTI, fever, syrups, antitussive, anticold syrup, child health, side effects, healthy kids, parenting tips, flu season]

22/08/2026

Parents of kids who are fussy eaters can relate to trying so many things to get their kid to eat- one of them is milk mix / protein powder! 🙆🏻‍♀️

Watch the whole video to know why this is not a solution! 🙅🏻‍♀️

Next up- videos on appetite stimulant syrups and "tonic" dawa! 💊

Consult Dr. Ashwini Nagda
📍 Niramay Children's Clinic, Vadodara
📞 For appointments and teleconsultation call on +916355700711

[Fussy eater, picky eater, food fadism, eating habit issues, restricted diet, healthy food, baby food, toddler diet, toddler eats, child health, parenting tips]

19/08/2026

Here are the details of vaccines I have taken and why you should take them to (after discussing with your doctor, of course) 😃

1. MMR vaccine- I have received the measles vaccine as a child. But MR (measles, rubella) was introduced in the NIS (National immunisation schedule) in 2017. Mumps containing vaccine is not yet available in the government schedule. Rubella infection during pregnancy can affect the baby as well and can cause defects in eyes, heart, hearing, etc. making this an important vaccine for adults as well.

2. Tdap vaccine- DTP vaccine, which protects from deadly infections like diphtheria, tetanus and pertusis, is included in NIS. But immunity wanes after some time and we need boosters. One dose of Tdap followed by Td vaccine every 10 years is recommended for all adults.

3. Hepatitis B vaccine- This vaccine was introduced in 2002 in a phased manner and was available all over India by 2007. So a lot of millenials did not receive it as a part of NIS. Hepatitis B spreads through blood, needles and sexual contact. Everyone, particularly those working in healthcare, should be immunised against this disease. It affects the liver and can even cause liver cancer. The vaccine has a 3 dose schedule which protects a normal person for the whole lifetime.

4. HPV vaccine- This protects against cervical cancer, a**l cancer, pe**le cancer, ge***al warts caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. It is recommended in both girls and boys before the first sexual contact as it is a sexually transmitted infection. It has some protective benefit even after initiating sexual contact. For adults, it is recommended upto 26 years age, can be given upto 45 years age. It has a 3 dose schedule.

Other vaccines which I plan on taking are-
- Typhoid vaccine
- Hepatitis A vaccine
- Influenza vaccine

Stay tuned for details about vaccination in the elderly! 💉

Comment or DM for any queries regarding adult vaccination ⬇️

[Vaccines, immunisation, adult vaccination, infection prevention, disease prevention, cancer prevention, healthy life, child health, pediatrician tips]

17/08/2026

40 days of seclusion after childbirth — tradition or science? 🤱🏽

Across many Indian communities, new mothers and babies traditionally stayed indoors and were kept away from visitors for about 40 days after birth.

Interestingly, the first 6 weeks really are a critical period for both mother and newborn. But the traditional reasoning and the medical recommendations are not always the same.

Some aspects may have had practical benefits:
✨ Giving the mother time to rest and recover
✨ Reducing unnecessary exposure to infections
✨ Ensuring family support
✨ Protecting time for breastfeeding and bonding

But complete isolation, preventing appropriate touch and medical care, discarding colostrum, giving ghutti or honey, or delaying treatment and other such practices are not supported by modern evidence.

This does not mean that we have to reject all traditions to follow science.
Understand the wisdom behind them, keep what is beneficial, and let go of what can harm. ❤️

[Postpartum care, Indian traditions, new mom, newborn baby, newborn care, newborn health, breastfeeding, pediatrician tips, parenting tips,fanily support, mental health]

13/08/2026

🚦 Road safety starts before the journey begins.

Every day, children travel by car, two-wheeler, school bus, bicycle and on foot. A few simple precautions can prevent life-changing injuries.

👨‍👩‍👧 And remember: children learn road safety by watching us. When parents wear helmets, buckle up, follow signals and avoid speeding, children learn to do the same.

❤️ One safe habit today can prevent a tragedy tomorrow.

Save this reel and share it with every parent, grandparent and caregiver.

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