DENGUE VACCINE By Dr Soo Hui Fang Dengue remains a common concern for families in Malaysia, especially during periods when dengue cases are increasing. While preventing mosquito bites and eliminating mosquito breeding sites remain important, vaccination can also be considered as an additional way to help protect against dengue. What Is the Dengue Vaccine? The
Nail Biting: More Than Just a Bad Habit By Dr Joann Many parents have caught their child biting their nails while watching TV, doing homework, or even daydreaming. It may seem like a harmless habit, but frequent nail biting can affect more than just the appearance of your child’s nails. Our hands come into contact
Is Viral Croup Dangerous? By Dr Soo Hui Fang One of the most alarming experiences for parents is hearing their child suddenly wake up in the middle of the night with a loud, harsh cough that sounds remarkably like a barking seal. The cough may be accompanied by a hoarse voice or a noisy sound
Why Pump Output Doesn’t Define Your Milk Supply By Dr Joann Rajah One of the most common questions heard from breastfeeding mothers is, “Doctor, am I making enough milk?“ Recently, a mother shared that she could only pump about 120 mL from both breasts combined. She had seen videos on social media of mothers expressing
Should I Give Another Dose Of Medicine? By Dr Soo “Doctor, my child vomited after taking the medicine. Should I give another dose?“ It can be a stressful situation. After finally convincing your child to swallow the medicine, they suddenly vomit a few minutes later. Many parents immediately wonder whether the medicine has worked, whether
Why Kids Say NO to Water? By Dr Joann “Milk? Yes. Juice? Yes. Soup? Yes. Water? No!” If this sounds familiar, you’re certainly not alone. One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is that their child refuses to drink plain water. Instead, they happily reach for milk, juice, or other flavoured beverages
Chickenpox: When to Seek Medical Care By Dr. Soo Recently, we have been seeing more cases of chickenpox among children in the community. While chickenpox is a common childhood illness, many parents may still feel worried when they notice the rash spreading quickly or changing appearance from day to day. One of the most unique
Green Mucus in Children By Dr Joann One of the most common concerns parents have when their child develops a cough, runny nose, or cold is the colour of the mucus. It is understandable to feel worried when clear mucus suddenly turns yellow or green. Many parents assume that green mucus automatically means a bacterial
Is it really just a Viral Fever? By Dr Soo One of the most common reasons parents bring their children to the clinic is fever. Often, the first question: “Doctor, is it just a viral fever?” In many cases, the answer is yes. Viral infections are extremely common in children, especially those attending daycare or
“It’s just teething…” — When Parents Should Look Deeper By Dr Joann “This is just teething, right?” This is one of the most frequent assumptions I hear from parents. And it is understandable. Teething often happens during a very busy stage of infancy. Around the same time teeth begin to erupt, babies are also more
