Covid-19 variants: The B.1.617 strain – Common Questions Asked
Genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been emerging and circulating around the world throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A variant has one or more mutations that differentiate it from other variants in circulation. Vaccine makers are worried about new variants escaping the protection offered by immunisation that they are already testing booster shots and tweaking their vaccine […]
Parenting Tips for Mothers
Being a mother is one of the toughest but most fulfilling jobs. Sometimes you wish your children came with instruction manuals. Here are some tips to ease this parenting journey. Parenting Styles There is no one correct way to raise a child. You may find yourself bombarded by advice from relatives, friends or even strangers. […]
7 Essential Tips for Mental Wellness
Your mental health not only controls your consciousness but also determines your physical health and the way your body functions. So how can we strengthen our mental wellness? Here are some essential tips that can help boost your mental wellness. 1. Connect with other people Talking and interacting with others stimulates your brain. It allows […]
Healthy sleep habits for your child
Good sleep is vital for your child’s physical and mental wellbeing. Although this may seem apparent, many of us often do not think much of it, which is a problem. With parents working long hours, schedules packed with school, after-school activities, and other lifestyle factors, naps are missed, bedtimes get delayed, mornings start earlier, and […]
Are the mRNA COVID vaccines safe for me?
By now, you might have heard about it from a frontline worker who has received the COVID-19 vaccine. As with other established vaccines, in rare instances, a person who receives the vaccine may experience severe allergic reactions. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting a […]
Know Your Discharge
Know Your Discharge Vaginal discharge is a fluid or mucus from the vagina and is a natural occurrence critical for female reproductive health. Under the influence of female hormones, estrogen, skin cells in the vagina and cervix produce vagina discharge. Is my vaginal discharge normal? There are many different types of vaginal discharge. The […]
Prevention of Hair Matters
Some people fuss over their hair to the point where their life depends on it. To them, losing or greying hair can be a devastating occurrence. How does it happen and what can you do about it? We speak to our Specialist in Dermatology & Consultant, Raffles Skin & Aesthetics for some answers. Hair Loss […]
All you need to know about the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccination is one of the key strategies to protect us and our loved ones against COVID-19, along with safe management measures, contact tracing and testing. The Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination proposed to vaccinate the population as widely as possible to not only reduce the number of people susceptible to the disease, but also the […]
All you need to know about healthy eating at home
How to keep your nutrition in check through home-cooked meals While working from home, you have lost all sense of time as you were caught up in a particular project, suddenly you realise you have not eaten anything for that entire day. Before you know it, you are eating cup noodles with a side of […]
Covid-19 vaccination centre at Changi T4 can inoculate 4,000 a day by Raffles Medical Group
On 18 January, Raffles Medical Group had the pleasure of hosting Minister Ong Ye Kung to show him around the Vaccination Centre at Changi Airport Terminal 4 – an important step towards reviving Singapore’s air hub. We are proud to be working with Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) […]
