Dengue During Pregnancy: What All Mums Need to Know
byDear mummies, Have you ever wondered what happens when dengue strikes? It all starts with something as simple as a mosquito bite. A small moment…
Vaccines & Allergies
10 Things Parents Must Know About Drug Allergies in Children
byDrug allergies are a serious and often overlooked condition in children; it can cause symptoms that are unpleasant, painful and even fatal. We sat…
Protect Your Family from Influenza This Flu Season
byAs we enter the month of October in Malaysia, we also usher in the flu season, a time when the influenza virus is most…
Safer Pregnancies: Health Ministry Launches Whooping Cough Vaccine
byBy next year, pregnant women all over the country will receive the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis) vaccine. It’s an initiative by the…
Vaccines You Need to Get Before Your Overseas Trip
byThe World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are more than 200 different types of infectious diseases that affect people globally. Many of which…
Baby Vaccination 101: COVID-19 Vaccine
byThis illness needs no introduction. COVID-19 is a relatively new infectious disease first discovered in 2019 in Wuhan, China. It was the cause of…
Baby Vaccination 101: JE (Japanese Encephalitis) Vaccine
byAccording to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease endemic to Sarawak. So, if your baby isn’t born in Sarawak,…
Baby Vaccination 101: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Vaccine
byWe recently talked about the measles vaccine. But in Malaysia it is commonly incorporated as a 3-in-1 vaccine meant to protect newborns not only…
Baby Vaccination 101: Measles Vaccine
byMeasles is a highly contagious disease that is easily transmissible from person to person via droplets and close contact. It is important for newborns…
Baby Vaccination 101: Pneumococcal Vaccine
byAccording to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, pneumococcal vaccines are one of the compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It protects against various strains of…
Baby Vaccination 101: Polio Vaccine
byAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), the polio vaccine prevents the spread of the poliomyelitis disease, which is known to be life-threatening to…
Baby Vaccination 101: DTaP Vaccine
byThe DTaP vaccine is one of the many compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It prevents the spread of three dangerous and life-threatening diseases: Diphtheria,…
Baby Vaccination 101: HiB Vaccine
byThe HiB vaccine is one of the mandatory vaccines for all Malaysian children. According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it prevents…
Baby Vaccination 101: Hepatitis B Vaccine
byThe hepatitis B vaccine is another vaccine that you will find on your newborn’s immunisation requirement. Here’s what you need to know about this…
Baby Vaccination 101: BCG Vaccine
byMost of us Malaysians, if not all, have heard of the BCG vaccine from as early as childhood. It’s probably one of the earliest…
How to Tell if Your Child Has Psoriasis
byPsoriasis is a genetic disorder that causes itchy, red bumps to appear on the skin. It can be passed from parent to child and…
Learning About Allergies in Children with Dr Heah
byAllergies have become rather common in children these days, and as a parent, this can be alarming especially if some children have severe allergies…
Doctor Shares Insights on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Young
bySome recent developments in the COVID-19 situation amongst the younger generation has stirred a little more worry in parents. Along with rising reported cases…
Wondering About COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 to 11? Read On.
byWho would have thought two years ago that a global pandemic would break out, wreaking havoc around the globe and leading to the development…
The Importance of Childhood Vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination
byThe topic of childhood vaccination has been much talked about, especially in recent times. Now, it’s an even more crucial topic for parents as…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 19: Personal Hygiene: Important Healthy Habits for Kids to Learn
byDo you know that personal hygiene for kids includes teaching your children how to cough and sneeze properly? Other than showering thoroughly every day…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 18: Tips for Families: Choosing Safer Personal Care Products For Children
byAs we bathe every day to stay clean, have you ever thought that the personal care products that both you and your children are…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 15 – Vaccines for Young Children: What You Need to Know?
byRecently, the media has been talking a lot about COVID-19 vaccines for children and I believe this has led to a lot of anxiety…
MOH Paediatrician Shares Insight on COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Children
bySince the announcement by the Ministry of Health that children from age 5 to 11 are now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccination, many…
In Times of COVID-19, Don’t Delay Your Child’s Immunisation Shots
byIt’s unfortunate that we are far from over the COVID-19 pandemic, very much so from its repercussions as well. The pandemic put a lot…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 6 – Navigating Safe Pregnancy During a Pandemic
byPregnancy can sometimes be an uncertain and stressful period in the best of circumstances. But during a pandemic, that anxiety can quickly multiply and…
How To Register for the Walk-In COVID-19 Booster Programme
byA press release was shared early today pertaining to the walk-in registration for the COVID-19 booster shots programme. It was released by ProtectHealth Corporation…
Get Ready To Walk-In for Your COVID-19 Booster Shots
byThe Health Ministry today has made the decision to allow walk-ins as an option for COVID-19 booster shots. Just yesterday evening, Health Minister Khairy…
Say Yes to Vaccinating Children Under 12 Next Year
byThe Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that the administration of the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 12 will…
Experts Stress the Importance of Children Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccination
byExperts today are saying teenagers receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine must get the second jab. This is because a single dose is…
New Versions of COVID-19 Vaccines in WHO’s Top Consideration
byThe chief scientist to the World Health Organization said on Tuesday she looked forward to the “second generation” of COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines included…
Doctor Shares Why Expectant Mums Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
byThe transition for expecting women into motherhood endured drastic turns when the pandemic first swept across the globe. Questions pertaining to the risks of…
COVID-19: BioNTech Declares Pfizer Jab Safe for Children
byOn the 20th of September 2021, BioNTech and Pfizer shared with the world groundbreaking news pertaining to their COVID-19 vaccination development milestones. Pfizer jabs…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 14: Food Allergies in Children
byA food allergy happens when a child’s body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. Any food protein such as egg white, fish, milk…
AIRFREE Air Purifiers Can Help Destroy COVID-19 Virus
byAir purifiers that can kill coronavirus? Yes! Don’t worry, you didn’t misread. According to exclusive distributor F J Benjamin Holdings (FJB), AIRFREE® brand of air…
Would You Allow Your Employer to Vaccinate You? You Might Not Have a Choice!
byMums and dads, would you agree to be vaccinated by your employer? Well, like it or not, 70 per cent of Malaysian businesses will…
UNICEF Representative To Malaysia Dr Rashed Mustafa Sarwar Talks To Motherhood.com.my About Pressing Issues On World Health Day Today
byEXCLUSIVE Question: COVID-19 has hit all countries hard, but its impact has been harshest on those communities which were already vulnerable, what can leaders…
What Parents Need To Know About The New Hexavalent 6-In-1 Vaccine NIP
byThere are plenty of germs around us! They are present both in the environment and in our bodies. If a person is susceptible to harmful…
The Vaccine For COVID-19: How Effective Will It Be?
byIt is confirmed that the MCO is extended to February 18th. To-date, the Ministry of Health has reported that the total cases that have…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 1: Are Vaccines Necessary For Your Children?
byGood news to you! Motherhood is back with our AskMeDoctor! series Season 2, with a new panel of experts to answer all your questions….
Flu Vaccine In The Time Of Covid – Your Questions Answered
byThe onset of the coming winter heralds the start of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. To counter that, the 2020 – 2021…
Tragic Death of A Kid Due To Beans! – What Is G6PD Deficiency?
byRecently there was a case of the tragic death of a child who passed away due to beans. This sudden death happened because of…