Toddler Health in the PhilippinesAges 1 to 3 Years — Health, Development & Safety

Very common in daycare settings. Blister-like sores in mouth and on hands/feet. Highly contagious — 7–10 day recovery at home.

Toddlers cannot describe pain clearly. Watch for sudden high fever, refusal to eat, irritability, and rash.

Toddlers average 6–8 colds per year. See a doctor if fever lasts more than 3 days or breathing is labored.

Rotavirus can cause severe dehydration. ORS is critical — continue feeding. If no wet diaper in 8 hours, go to the ER.

Toddlers tug at ears and are more fussy. More common after colds. Usually resolves with antibiotics.

Occur in 2–5% of Filipino children age 6mo–5yr. Frightening but usually harmless. Lay child on side, time the seizure, go to ER.