Survey Conducted on Children's Fevers and Infectious Diseases: Growing Awareness of Immunity Leads to Approximately 50% Recognition of Osteopontin

Snow Brand Bean Stalk Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Masaya Matsunaga), a member of the Megmilk Snow Brand Group, has conducted a 'Survey on Awareness of Children's Fevers and Infectious Diseases' targeting members of its 'Mamecomi' club who have children aged 1 to 2. This survey clarified awareness regarding children's fevers and infectious diseases, the challenges faced, and measures taken to prevent them. We also investigated the level of awareness regarding 'osteopontin,' a component of breast milk that plays an important role. ■ Survey Overview Survey Period: January 9 (Fri) – January 14 (Wed), 2026 Target: Members of the Snow Brand Bean Stalk 'Mamecomi' club nationwide with children aged 1 to 2 Number of Respondents: 833 Survey Method: Internet research ■ TOPICS 1. Awareness and Challenges Regarding Children's Fevers and Infectious Diseases ・Over 90% of respondents are conscious of their children's fevers and infectious diseases. ・Approximately 30% of children experience fevers or infectious diseases 'once a year'. ・The top challenges in dealing with these issues are: 1st, 'infection within the family'; 2nd, 'taking time off work'; and 3rd, 'leaving work early or arriving late due to sudden calls or hospital visits'.

2. Measures Against Children's Fevers and Infectious Diseases ・Approximately 40% of respondents have taken measures to prevent fevers and infectious diseases since giving birth. ・The top measures are: 1st, 'providing nutritionally balanced baby food'; 2nd, 'ensuring frequent hydration for the child'; and 3rd, 'the mother's diet during the breastfeeding period'. 3. Relationship Between Children's Fevers/Infectious Diseases and Breast Milk ・Approximately 90% of respondents are aware that breast milk components are related to immunity and development. ・Approximately 50% of respondents are aware of the component 'osteopontin' found in breast milk. ・Approximately 40% of respondents know that 'osteopontin' helps support the immune function of infants shortly after birth. ■ Survey Results Details 1. Awareness and Challenges Regarding Children's Fevers and Infectious Diseases Over 90% of respondents are conscious of their children's fevers and infectious diseases. 95% of total respondents are conscious of their children's fevers and infectious diseases. Only 5% are not, indicating a high level of awareness. Approximately 30% of children experience fevers or infectious diseases 'once a year'. The frequency of children experiencing fevers or infectious diseases was 32% for 'once a year' and 26% for 'once every six months', followed by 18% for 'once every three months' and 12% for 'once every two months'.