Did you know that undernutrition is affecting kids in the Philippines at a very alarming rate?
Undernutrition is defined as an “insufficient intake of energy and nutrients to meet an individual’s needs to maintain good health.” According to findings from The World Bank published in 2021, micronutrient undernutrition affects 38% of Filipino infants 6 to 11 months old and 26% of Filipino children who are 12 to 23 months old (roughly 1 to 2 years old).
What Causes Micronutrient Undernutrition?
Although it’s true that intake of unhealthy or inappropriate food can be a factor for micronutrient undernutrition in Filipino kids, it’s important to understand why this happens.
Statistics from 2021 showed that an estimated 26.14 million Filipinos live below the poverty line. Many are unable to afford nutrient-dense food choices, and settle for options that aren’t as healthy but can make them feel full.
A lot of Filipino families also lack access to quality healthcare. For some families, vitamins and medicines that are needed to support a growing child’s needs can be costly. As a result, these essential items aren’t heavily prioritized, resulting in a negative domino effect wherein kids become at risk for undernutrition, and prone to sickness.
As more and more kids are venturing outdoors, and with the Department of Education (DepED) beginning to allow face-to-face classes in some schools, it’s crucial that all kids get the nourishment they need especially to help support their immunity so that they are not sickly.
Immunity for All? It Can Be Possible With Ceelin®
Kids from all walks of life deserve to grow healthy and sickness-free. With this goal in mind, Ceelin® and Ceelin® Plus launched an advocacy campaign – Pangakong Proteksyon: Immunity for All Kids.
Ceelin® believes that every child deserves fully loaded immunity. Under this campaign, Ceelin® has this initiative wherein products are distributed to underprivileged kids so they have the opportunity to have a stronger immune system and avoid illnesses.
Distribution of Ceelin Plus products to partner communities.
To ensure no kid gets left behind, Ceelin® has partnered with Caritas Philippines. This nonprofit organization has been conducting humanitarian and advocacy-based programs all over the country, guided by Catholic values and teachings.
With this tie-up, Ceelin® and Caritas Philippines can help Filipino kids become stronger, healthier, and ultimately deliver on its promise of providing Immunity for All Kids.
Ceelin®’s Pangakong Proteksyon campaign has now been able to reach kids across the Philippines. Determined to provide kids with the immunity they deserve, Ceelin® products have been distributed within the Caritas network, including communities in far-flung areas like Kidapawan, Surigao, and Jolo.
Help a Child in Need When You Shop Online
Join Ceelin®’s mission in providing #ImmunityForAllKids! Shop any of these selected Ceelin® or Ceelin® Plus participating products on Lazada or Shopee until August 31, 2022:
● Ceelin® Drops 30mL
● Ceelin® Syrup 60mL
● Ceelin® Syrup 120mL
● Ceelin® Plus Drops 30mL
● Ceelin® Plus Syrup 60mL
● Ceelin® Plus Syrup 120mL
● Ceelin® Chewables 30s
For every product sold, Ceelin® will be donating an equivalent quantity to a child in need through its partnership with Caritas Philippines.
As the most trusted and prescribed Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid (Ceelin®) and Vitamin C + Zinc Ascorbic Acid + Zinc (Ceelin® Plus) for kids in the Philippines has been helping kids from all ages strengthen their immunity for many years now. You can give your kids the following Ceelin® and Ceelin® Plus products, as prescribed by your child’s doctor:
● Ceelin® Drops: 0 to 24 months old
● Ceelin® Plus Drops: 7 to 24 months old
● Ceelin® or Ceelin® Plus syrup: 2 to 6 years old
● Ceelin® or Ceelin® Plus Chewables: 7+ years old
Ceelin® Plus in particular, takes this protection up a notch, thanks to its powerful combination of Vitamin C and Zinc. Ceelin® Plus is specially formulated with ZincPlus® Technology that ensures stability of both Vitamin C and Zinc. This way, kids are able to get the immune-boosting nutrients of Vitamin C and Zinc that they need in a full and complete dose so they stay sickness-free and healthy.
Shop for your Ceelin® or Ceelin® Plus products now on Lazada and Shopee and help a kid in need! Promo runs until August 31, 2022 only.
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