TDAP Vaccination against Pertussis All primary one students are required to get their vaccinations at the nearest Klinik Kesihatan. The compulsory vaccinations needed are MR (measles,rubella) and DT (diphtheria, tetanus) as per the Malaysian immunisation schedule. In ABC Children Specialist Clinic, we provide Tdap vaccination instead, which consist of an additional
Why should you not dry your clothes indoors? I recently encountered a child who has been having chronic cough for the past two to three months. In children with chronic cough, a detailed history of the environment that the child lives in is extremely important to find out whether there are
Importance of Vitamin D Vitamin D interestingly is both a vitamin and a hormone. Infants up to the age of 12 months require 400 international units (IU) per day while children and adolescents require 600IU per day. There are many foods in the market fortified with Vitamin D ranging from milk,
Burns in Children Not too long ago, we talked about how burns are common in children due to their curious nature and the lack of awareness. We also discussed ways to prevent burn injuries at home. However, despite being careful, accidents do happen. Hence, it is good to have some first
Preparing your child for vaccination Vaccination can be a daunting experience for most children. If the experience with vaccination is not tackled properly, the fear of vaccination will only escalate with time. So much so that some parents have resorted to lying just to get their children to step into the
Burns in Children Children are prone to burn injuries due to their curious nature and the lack of awareness. A burn is an injury to skin or tissue caused by heat. Burn injuries can be caused by hot liquids (scalds), hot solids (contact burns), or flames (flame burns). Injuries from chemicals,
Tips for Antibiotics Usage Antibiotics a.k.a antibacterials are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotics work against bacteria because they kill these living organisms by stopping their growth and reproduction. Viruses, on the other hand, are not alive. Viruses grow and reproduce only after they have invaded other living cells. The
Vaccination challenge during this COVID-19 outbreak A lot of parents have been asking if it’s alright to delay their child’s vaccination during this COVID-19 outbreak. Many families have been practising social distancing and are staying at home as much as possible to avoid exposure to the virus. Some are making decisions
Constipation is a common problem Constipation is a fairly common problem in children. Up to 30% of children has infrequent bowel movements or hard,dry stools. Thankfully, most cases of constipation in children are temporary. Here are some tips to overcome constipation High-fiber diet & plenty of fluids - Load your child's
Is fruit juice good for children? Fruit juices are often marketed as a healthy, natural source of vitamin hence most parents have no qualms serving fruit juice to their children. Children love fruit juices as they are sweet and taste good. But is fruit juice a good substitute for fresh fruit?
