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 →
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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 →
A Very Different Christmas: Preparing for 2020 Covid Holiday Season
As we slowly approach the end of the year and the season of festivities looms closer, many of us will be speculating over what holiday season 2020 will look like. The mini-break beach holidays are ... Read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Dr Lilian Wong talks about Constipation in Children
What is it? Constipation is a common problem in children of all ages. Constipated infants typically have bowel movements that look hard or pellet-like, and may cry while trying to move their bowels. ... Read more →
