Must a Clinic Be a Paediatric Clinic to be Able to Administer NCIS Vaccinations?
Key Takeaways Vaccination is an important part of preventive healthcare for children. Singapore’s National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) outlines recommended vaccinations from birth through adolescence to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases. Parents may therefore wonder whether they need to visit a dedicated paediatric clinic every time their child is due for a vaccine. This question […]
Should I Wear a Face Mask to Events With High Attendance?
Key Takeaways Events can be enjoyable, but they can also increase opportunities for respiratory viruses to spread. Concerts, conferences, festivals, sporting events, weddings, and other high-attendance gatherings may involve prolonged close contact with many people, sometimes in indoor or poorly ventilated spaces. Staying up to date with recommended vaccinations, including COVID vaccination, may help reduce […]
What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
Key Takeaways What Are Sexually Transmitted Diseases? Sexually transmitted diseases are infections primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Some can also spread through skin-to-skin sexual contact, infected blood, shared needles, or during pregnancy and childbirth. The term sexually transmitted infection (STI) is also widely used. STI generally refers to an […]
Are Children More Susceptible to Dengue Fever?
Key Takeaways What Is Dengue Fever? Dengue is a viral infection transmitted mainly through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. A person can be infected with dengue more than once because there are four related dengue virus types. A previous infection may increase the risk of severe disease during a later infection. Dengue commonly causes […]
Do I Need Travel Vaccines if I am Not Leaving the Country?
Key Takeaways Do Travel Vaccines Apply to Domestic Trips? Travel vaccines are commonly associated with international holidays, but vaccination needs are not determined by crossing an international border alone. If you are travelling within your own country, you generally do not need vaccines specifically required for entry into another country. However, you may still need […]