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First Aid 101: Five Essential Skills Everyone Should Know

Imagine this scenario: someone suddenly starts choking and requires immediate help. What would you do? Emergencies like this can feel overwhelming without basic first aid knowledge, but knowing what to do can make a crucial difference by stabilising injuries and potentially saving lives. With the importance of first aid now established, find out what essential skills you need to know to stay prepared for unforeseen circumstances. 1. Wound Care Typical injuries like abrasions or cuts can occur to anyone in everyday scenarios. Knowing how to administer first aid to these skin wounds can prevent the spread of an infection. How...

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Vaccinations 101: Should You Get Vaccinated?

Have you taken your vaccine? In recent years, the term “vaccine” has become more familiar to our ears. With the importance of vaccination being emphasised, many have taken the initiative to take their vaccines. However, what exactly do vaccines do? And why are they so important? Our body’s immune system To understand the importance of vaccines, one must first learn about the body’s defense against infection. As germs invade our body, they attack and multiply. This process is known as an infection, which will lead to the development of diseases. In these scenarios, our immune system will deploy white blood...

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Prevention tips for common STDs in Singapore

Conversations about sexual education and health may often be avoided and uneasy to discuss. However, the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STDs or STIs) in Singapore is much higher than you think. According to studies by the Department of STI Control (DSC), there has been an increase in STD rates in Singapore since 2014*. Did you know that some STDs may not show any symptom, and it is also possible for individuals to be infected with more than one STD or STI? With that said, here are some common STDs in Singapore, and how you can spot and...

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How to prevent and protect yourself from dengue

While the world battles and remembers 2020 as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, another pestilence lurks in the shadows of Singapore that requires equal resilience. Did you know that Singapore saw its highest record of dengue cases this year with 33,956 cases* recorded as of November? *Cited from NEA As dengue fever remained as a public health threat, this disease can be preventable when we stay vigilant and take precautionary measures against the breeding of Aedes mosquitos. Learn how to protect you and your loved ones from dengue fever by understanding the illness and adopting good dengue prevention tips...

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