Welcome to Singapore! How long have you been in Singapore and what have you been doing since you arrived? I have been in Singapore for just over a year now, after moving from London for my husband’s ... Read more →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
All about breastfeeding
We asked Dr Mythili Pandi all about Breastfeeding. Dr Mythili has been working closely with the Breastfeeding Mothers’ Support Group (BMSG) since 2010 and is an active volunteer with the charity. She ... Read more →
