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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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Chicken pox vs Measles; Myths and Misconceptions

How well do you understand chicken pox and measles? Both infections are more prevalent with young children under five, but do you know that adults can also contract them? Many may have the misconception that being infected with chicken pox or measles will naturally help to build a child’s immune system earlier. However, some of the myths that you hear may not always be true. Let’s debunk some of these common misconceptions. Early exposure to chicken pox/ measles will help to build your child’s immune system Fact: True/ False Almost all persons, regardless of age who have contracted...

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5 Tips To Support Your Kids During Exams

From attempting past years' exam questions to last minute cramming sessions, studying for exams can stress your kids out. As a parent, how can you support your kids? Dr Tan Hwee Sim, Specialist in Psychiatrist & Consultant, Raffles Counselling Centre, shares some tips to help you and your kids navigate through this period: Give Them Emotional Support Your kids’ stress levels will increase during exam time. The last thing you want to do is to burden them with addition stress. "Children may be less familiar with managing their stress as they have less experience encountering and dealing with it...

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