When the body is exposed to viruses and bacteria, the immune system responds by neutralizing these threats. Immunity gap occurs when the body’s immune response is insufficient, leading to sickness.
What are the signs of immunity gap?
Getting sick easily and frequently
Sickness is a sure sign of immunity gap because it means the immune system’s response wasn’t enough to fight off disease-causing germs. Recurrent cough and colds, and even digestive issues, could be signs of immunity gap.
Longer recovery
Sometimes getting sick can’t be avoided, especially when a child’s immune system is still developing. But if it takes longer than usual to recover from sickness or injury, that is a sign of immunity gap.
Lack of energy
Your child doesn’t have to be sick to have immunity gap. Sometimes lower energy levels may already be a sign that your child’s immune system is weak.
What causes immunity gap?
Lack of proper nutrition
Did you know that up to 96% of Filipino children don’t get enough Vitamin C [1] while up to 42% don’t get enough Zinc? [2] Not getting enough of these key immune nutrients may lead to a weakened immune system, more frequent infections, and stunted growth. Vitamin deficiency, picky eating, low appetite, and lower food quality all contribute to improper nutrition, leading to immunity gap.
Untimely vaccination
Skipping vaccines can leave your child more vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases like influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis (whooping cough), measles, etc. Without the help of vaccines to prevent or reduce the duration and severity of these diseases, your child’s growth and development may be compromised.
Lack of exposure to pathogens
While being exposed to germs is usually a bad thing, not being exposed to them at all can also be a problem. For a child’s immune system to develop properly, it needs to be constantly exposed to everyday germs so that it can learn how to defend itself and become stronger.
Immunity gap impacts your child’s overall health
Apart from fighting off viruses and bacteria that lead to sickness, having a strong immune system is also important for a child’s growth and development. When a child has immunity gap, the resulting recurrent and prolonged infections may get in the way of their physical, cognitive, and social development. Being frequently ill means the body must focus on fighting infections instead of developing muscles, bones, and tissue. It also means less time outdoors and less time interacting with other people. All these may contribute to delayed development.
So, what can be done to help stop immunity gap?
Getting enough Vitamin C and Zinc is key
When a child has immunity gap, key immune nutrients like Vitamin C and Zinc are depleted, leaving them more susceptible to sickness or taking longer to recover.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant used by the immune system to activate pathogen-fighting cells. It also helps lessen the severity of sickness by protecting healthy cells from further infection. On the other hand, Zinc has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties. Together, Vitamin C and Zinc can help prevent infections or help shorten their duration.
Consistency is also key
Giving your kids Vitamin C and Zinc everyday can help prevent sickness and keep their immune system strong.
But what if they’re already sick? Continuing Vitamin C and Zinc is still beneficial. When your child has an active infection, their Vitamin C and Zinc levels are naturally depleted. By replenishing the Vitamin C and Zinc they’ve lost, you can help your child recover faster.
Help stop immunity gap with Ascorbic Acid + Zinc (Ceelin Plus)
Ascorbic Acid + Zinc (Ceelin Plus) is the most doctor-prescribed Vit C and Zinc immunity vitamin combination brand for children (19 yrs and below) [3]. It is the only kid’s vitamin with ZincPlus® Technology to help ensure that the combination of Vitamin C and Zinc remains stable and fully absorbed, helping provide 100% immunity every day. (Based on RENI. With proper diet and exercise).
Help stop immunity gap. Give your kids Ascorbic Acid + Zinc (Ceelin Plus) everyday!
(with proper diet and exercise)
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
ASC Reference # U0068P100824C
[1] Angeles-Agdeppa et al., Food and Nutrition Research, May 2019/ FNRI-DOST, zinc status of Filipino serum zinc level;
[2] Philippine Journal of Science 2015; Marcos, Juanita & Perlas, Leah & Trio, Phoebe & Ulanday, J.R.C. & Cheong, Revelita & Desnacido, J.A. & Capanzana, Mario. (2015). Zinc status of Filipinos by serum zinc level. 144. 139-148.
[3] IQVIA prescription data of A11G - VIT C INC.MINERAL COMBS in ORAL LIQUID ORDINARY with Patients Age Group 19 years and below covering the period: MAT June 2024 (July 2023 – June 2024)
