Later this year, COVID-19 vaccines for children under five will be approved. Should your child get it? Does a child need it?My clinic (Children’s Clinic International) gives children vaccines daily, and we have no doubts about their safety and life-saving effects. My family and I have received our COVID-19 vaccines without hesitation, and COVID-19 vaccines

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder and is marked by a pattern of hyperactivity, inability to focus on simple tasks and/or impulsive behaviour. This condition typically affects young children and teenagers but can also continue into adulthood. Currently, there is no known cure for ADHD but there are plenty of options that

https://youtu.be/c1nfMSA8Vs8 COVID-19 – What is it? COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus, also known as 2019-nCoV. It originated in Wuhan, China, back in December 2019 at a seafood wet market that is known for trading live animals. It is currently the common consensus that the virus was contracted from the handling of meat or

The Child Development Co-Savings Scheme, simply known as the Baby Bonus scheme, was introduced to help Singaporean parents with the rising costs of raising a child. The Baby Bonus scheme comprises of 3 main components: 1. A Cash Gift Parents will receive a $8000 cash gift from the government when your child is born. This

Our Kids Clinic paediatricians Dr Dave Ong and Dr Leo Hamilton are now on-board HiDoc, a teleconsult app. This means that you can now consult them from the comfort of your own home. Keep reading this article to find out what exactly HiDoc is and how it works. What is HiDoc? HiDoc is a teleconsult app that provides

With the onset of haze in Singapore, there are certain precautions you and your little one should take to stay safe! Our paediatrician answers some commonly asked questions about haze so that you are better equipped to protect your little one. 1. What Does Haze Contain? Haze contains air pollutants that can be harmful to

What is Childhood Asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes the airways to be very sensitive and prone to constriction. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children and can affect as many as 20% of children. Learn more about the causes and triggers of childhood asthma. Why

Our skin acts as a protective barrier, preventing excessive body fluid and mineral loss, helps regulate body heat and protects us against infections Babies and children generally have sensitive skin which can react to many triggers such as dryness, germs and irritants. Here are 5 common skin conditions in babies/children: 1. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) The