Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on 14 Dec 2020 that Singapore will receive its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19. The Singapore Government has invested > $1 ... Read more →
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Want to avoid A&E?
Sparing yourself and your child an unnecessary trip to the A&E (Accident & Emergency) is not just a matter of convenience. A visit to the A&E can expose your already sick kid to the ... Read more →
Adults Need Shots Too
And we don’t mean those that come in little glasses! We are often diligent with our children’s vaccinations however we may neglect to think about our own. Even if you have completed your childhood ... Read more →
Why are children less affected by COVID-19?
As a paediatric doctor, many of my patients’ parents are worried about the risk of COVID-19 to their children. Evidence is showing that so far children are not as severely affected as adults. I ... Read more →
IMC Children’s – keeping you safe
We know this is a concerning time for families. We wanted to offer some comfort to those parents who are concerned about coming into IMC Children's clinic with their children. We take their health ... 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 →
Southern Hemisphere Flu Vaccine 2020- now in stock (3 March 2020)
IMC has received stock of the new Southern Hemisphere Flu vaccine. This vaccine complies with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation (Southern Hemisphere) for the 2020 season. If you ... 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 →
Monkeypox in Singapore – Update
One case of Monkeypox has been reported in Singapore in recent weeks. The infection was acquired prior to arriving in Singapore and this patient is now recovering well in hospital. The Ministry of ... Read more →
