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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

World Immunization Day, celebrated every year on November 10, highlights the critical role of vaccines in preventing deadly diseases and protecting communities. The 2025 theme, “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” emphasizes the need for equitable access to life-saving vaccines worldwide. This day calls on governments, healthcare workers, and individuals to strengthen vaccination efforts, ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against preventable diseases.

#WorldImmunizationDay #VaccinesSaveLives #ImmunizationForAll #PublicHealth #PreventDisease #GlobalHealth #VaccineAwareness #HealthForAll #FightInfectiousDiseases #SCABPharmacy

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

On this day, we unite globally to raise awareness about keratoconus, a progressive eye condition where the cornea thins and takes on a cone-like shape, leading to distorted vision. Early detection and treatment are crucial for preserving eyesight and improving quality of life.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
- 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀: Many are unaware they have keratoconus until vision severely worsens.
- 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Options like corneal crosslinking and specialized lenses can slow progression.
- 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱: Provides emotional support and community for individuals living with keratoconus.
- 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: Fuels advancements in care and treatment.
- 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 & 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: Increases understanding to prevent late-stage complications.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:
- Affects approximately 1 in 1,000 people worldwide; higher prevalence in South Asia and India.
- Usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood.
- Genetic factors play a role; family history found in 6-8% of cases.
- Preventive care includes avoiding eye rubbing, UV protection, allergy management, and regular eye exams.

Together, let’s spread awareness and hope!

#WorldKeratoconusDay #KeratoconusAwareness #EyeHealth #VisionCare #EarlyDetection #CornealCrosslinking #EyeCheckUp #PreventEyeDamage #SupportKCCommunity #EyeCareMatters #SCABPharmacy

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

Every year on November 9, we observe Microtia Awareness Day to shine a light on microtia—a congenital condition where the outer ear is underdeveloped or missing. This day honours those living with microtia and spreads awareness for early diagnosis and access to proper care.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮?

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀:
- 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜: Slightly smaller ear, mostly normal features.
- 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝗜: Partially formed ear, often with a closed ear canal.
- 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝗜𝗜: Most common; small, peanut-shaped ear remnant, usually no ear canal.
- 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝗩: Complete absence of the outer ear (anotia).

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱
- 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀: Often due to absent ear canal.
- 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Sometimes linked with other facial anomalies.
- 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Risk of bullying and emotional stress.

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
- 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆: Using rib cartilage (gold standard) or synthetic materials like MEDPOR or SUPOR.
- Early diagnosis and expert care improve outcomes.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
- Promotes early detection and treatment.
- Reduces stigma and bullying.
- Connects families with support and resources.

Let’s support those with microtia by spreading knowledge and compassion today!

#MicrotiaAwareness #MicrotiaDay2025 #HearingCare #EarReconstruction #CongenitalConditions #ChildHealth #DisabilityAwareness #SupportMicrotia #EarlyDiagnosis #SCABPharmacy #HealthEducation

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🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝟴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁?
World Radiography Day highlights the vital role radiographers and imaging technologies play in healthcare management. Radiology helps diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases using techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and PET scans.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀:
- 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Imaging detects diseases and injuries early for timely treatment.
- 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Bone fractures, joint problems, and internal issues are identified quickly.
- 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Comparing images over time helps track recovery or worsening.
- 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: Provides critical information promptly for urgent medical decisions.
- 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Precise imaging avoids exploratory operations and guides treatment.
- 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Radiology is essential in preventing adverse events during care.

𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆:
- First celebrated in 2007 by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists.
- Since 2012, organizations like ESR, RSNA, and ACR conduct global awareness campaigns.
- 2025 marks the 11th International Day of Radiology.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀:
- Correct patient identification
- Clear communication
- Safe handling of high-alert medications
- Ensuring correct procedure and site
- Reducing healthcare-associated infections

Let’s appreciate the dedication of radiographers who help “see the unseen” and improve healthcare outcomes every day!

#WorldRadiographyDay #RadiographersSeeingTheUnseen #DiagnosticImaging #PatientSafety #RadiologyAwareness #MedicalImaging #HealthcareHeroes #SafeCare #RadiologyMatters #SCABPharmacy

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𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — a reminder to learn, act early, and protect your urinary health.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺:
- Blood in the urine (even a little)
- Pain or burning with urination
- Sudden, frequent, or urgent need to urinate
- Lower back or pelvic pain

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Overactive bladder
- Urinary incontinence
- Bladder cancer

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
- See a urology specialist promptly if you notice any warning signs
- Stay hydrated but avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol
- Quit smoking — it raises bladder cancer risk
- Practice pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) to strengthen bladder control
- Maintain a healthy weight and manage chronic conditions like diabetes

If you or a loved one are concerned, contact a local urology center for evaluation. Early detection improves outcomes.

#BladderHealthAwareness #BladderHealthMonth #KnowTheSigns #BladderCancerAwareness #UTIAwareness #OveractiveBladder #IncontinenceSupport #PelvicFloorHealth #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #QuitSmoking #HealthyHydration #MenHealth #WomensHealth #SCABPharmacy

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