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Flu Vaccine: Answers to Common Questions

What is influenza and how does it affect me? Seasonal influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is caused by influenza viruses. Transmission occurs through respiratory droplets during coughing and sneezing. Unlike the common cold virus, influenza can potentially cause severe illness and life-threatening complications especially in older people, young children, pregnant women, and those with certain health conditions. Who should take the influenza vaccination? The flu vaccine is recommended for ALL healthy adults, children (6months and above), frequent travellers and caregivers. It is STRONGLY recommended for the following groups of people who are at higher risk of complications: Elderly...

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Your Guide to Health Screening Tests in Singapore

Getting the correct health screening tests or package is tricky business. If you do a quick search about this topic on the Internet or online forums, you will often see questions like “Which health screening tests do I need, and which package will you recommend?” With so many health screening packages available at different price points out there, it could be confusing to decide which package or tests best cater to your needs and budget. So, where do you begin? Read on to find out more. Health Screening Tests: The More the Better? Essential Diseases to Test For Other...

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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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