Archives for “Infectious Diseases”

H1N1 Vaccine in 2 weeks for Singapore

The Health Minister announced today the first batch of H1N1 vaccine will arrive in 2 weeks, with the rest by Christmas. 20% - or 200,000 doses ...

0 Comments. Posted by Benjamin on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:05 PM.

Filed under H1N1 Influenza A Virus, Health News, Infectious Diseases, Singapore.

Singapore gets H1N1 vaccine – soon!

The Ministry of Health (Singapore) officially announced the availability of Infuenza A / H1N1 2009 vaccine yesterday. Although the initial supplies are limited, it is believed to ...

7 Comments. Posted by Benjamin on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM.

Filed under H1N1 Influenza A Virus, Health Alerts, Health News, Infectious Diseases, Singapore.

Increased Gastroenteritis in Singapore – why? (Sep 2009)

Has anyone noticed that more people are coming down with diarrhea & vomiting - aka 'gastroenteritis' in medi-speak - this past week? I had the fortune ...

0 Comments. Posted by Benjamin on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 11:34 PM.

Filed under Health Alerts, Health News, Health Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Personal Hygiene.

The truth about TB (Tuberculosis)

The truth about TB contributed by Dr Ong Kian Chung, Lung specialist from Mt Elizabeth Hospital   According to a recent Ministry of Health (MOH) report released ...

0 Comments. Posted by Tituslow on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 9:45 PM.

Filed under Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Conditions, , , , .

Chicken Pox can lead to complication in adults

Chicken pox is a very contagious infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus ( HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). It usually affects children and is spread by direct ...

0 Comments. Posted by Tituslow on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 12:47 AM.

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