How the Flu Vaccine Can Safeguard You from Pneumonia
Medically Reviewed by Dr Ho Ying Jie (M.B.B.S. Singapore & Family Physician of Singapore Medical Council) Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is often dismissed as a seasonal nuisance, but its complications can be severe and even life-threatening. One of the most serious complications of the flu is pneumonia, a lung infection that can cause […]
When is the Flu Season in Singapore and the Benefits of Taking the Influenza Vaccine
Medically Reviewed by Dr Pang Yu Xian (M.B.B.S. Singapore)Flu season in Singapore is not as distinct as in temperate countries. Here, influenza viruses circulate year-round due to the tropical climate. However, there tends to be spikes in flu cases during the cooler months of May to July and again from November to January. These periods […]