Frequent hand washing, wearing masks and hand sanitising have now all been fully integrated into our every day lives. However, the prospect of traveling and in particular flying is still very ... Read more →
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Children and dengue – what to look out for
The current situation Unfortunately we are experiencing a very high number of dengue cases. The latest figures plus clusters can be found on the National Environment Agency website. What is ... Read more →
Anxiety in the time of COVID- 19
Within just a few weeks, a virus has swept across the globe, temporarily changing the way we all live our lives. Travel plans have been cancelled, parents are suddenly juggling their children’s ... Read more →
Coping: Teenagers at home during COVID-19
The current pandemic is unprecedented for us all and although the physical risk is less extreme for teenagers, their mental well-being may well be affected. Teenagers tend to value peer group ... Read more →
Talking to children about COVID-19
There is an abundance of information about COVID-19 on the internet, television and radio; as adults we able to process and rationalise what we are hearing. Children are equally aware but may feel ... Read more →
Why you should get your flu vaccine
In light of the current health situation with COVID-19, we gently suggest patients consider the flu immunization for themselves and their family. It is beneficial as it decreases the likelihood of ... Read more →
Cyberbullying – what parents need to know
As phones and ipads become a bigger part of our children’s lives, so does cyberbullying. According to a recent online study, 3 out of 4 children have been bullied online in Singapore. The average age ... Read more →
Top 5 things women should do to protect their health
To celebrate International Women's Day we asked Dr Nav Uppal from IMC Jelita to give 5 Top Tips on how women can protect their health. 1. Have a regular pap smear In Singapore, there are ... Read more →
Coronavirus: Update
Dr Foong Tsin Uin, Deputy Medical Director of International Medical Clinic covers some of the key questions about the Coronavirus: https://youtu.be/WzpigvG1MkA If you develop ... Read more →
Wuhan Coronavirus – Common Questions
How infectious is the Wuhan Coronavirus? How is it spread? When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they shed droplets of saliva, mucus, or other bodily fluids. If any of those droplets fall on ... Read more →
Fitness in the New Year – HIIT or Running?
Welcome to 2020 - a new decade and a fresh start. This is a great time for most people to start on their new year’s resolution and for many of us, this includes starting a diet or an exercise ... Read more →
All you need to know about Reflux
What is infant reflux? Infant reflux occurs when food backs up (refluxes) from a baby's stomach, causing the baby to spit up. Sometimes called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), the condition is rarely ... Read more →
