Discussing Death With Your Child
byReligion tells us there’s life beyond the grave. Science tells us there is no existence beyond the physical. Regardless of your beliefs, mortality is…
COVID-19
Disease X, Hypothetical Next Pandemic: All You Need to Know
byMost of us are already accustomed with COVID-19. We may have spent most of our time with our family during lockdown, but businesses and…
What to Do If Your Child Below 5 Years Contracts COVID-19
byFirst, it was a fever and watery stool—not a good sign. Then, comes the fussing and crying because of uneasiness. You start to get…
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…
Is Your Sanitiser Really Working? Think Again!
byOftentimes, we may not think too hard about how hand sanitisers work. We may just squirt some on our hands, rub them together and…
Breast Milk: The Best Protection in the Age of COVID-19
byJust when you there can’t possibly be more good reasons to opt for breast milk instead of formula, recent studies have found that breastfed…
5 Truths Behind Alcohol-Based Sanitisers That May Shock You
byDo you want to know the secret to keeping your children safe from the very thing that’s supposed to protect them? Even as people…
7 Tips to Hosting an Open House This Raya
byWith COVID restrictions loosening and booster shots administered, everything may be returning to some semblance of normalcy. And just in time for Hari Raya,…
Battling COVID-19 With a Baby on the Way
byIt is not unheard of for pregnant women to contract COVID-19, in fact it’s happened more than once in Malaysia. But Elpeni Ramli, lactation…
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…
The Long Wait is Over as Malaysia-Singapore Border Finally Reopens
byMalaysians and Singaporeans rejoice as land borders finally reopen after two years. Johor Causeway was once described as one of the busiest land routes…
Dato Aaron Aziz Gets Personal with Motherhood
byWhen Dato Aaron Aziz, star of the recent hit ‘Suamiku Lelaki Pendosa’, first entered the entertainment industry, it was like he was destined to…
Safety Reminders As Your Children Resume School During COVID Season
byWho’s guilty of being anxious knowing that the kids must return to school face-to-face this year? Well, you’re not alone. Many parents may be…
Tips for the Anxious Parent of School Returning Children in the New Normal
byCOVID-19 is still at large, but life goes on, for better or worse. Most of us have been armed with multiple vaccine doses. Our…
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…
Christmas 2021 SOPs to Keep in Mind This Holiday Season
by2021 has been one heck of a year, so it’s nice to finally have something to look forward to know that it’s finally ending….
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…
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…
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…
8 Tips for a Safe Deepavali During COVID-19
byThe Hindu Festival of Lights is fast approaching. And with more restrictions loosening by the day, it seems celebrations are on the way. Good…
Daily Essentials That Might Be Hiding the Coronavirus in Your Plain Sight
byWith the National Recovery Plan now in motion, Malaysia is now beginning to enjoy a drastic lax in interstate traveling restrictions and the reopening…
Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Children Over 90% Effective
byThe company has announced that their Pfizer vaccine is safe for children ages 5 to 11 years old. The drug reportedly recorded a 90.7%…
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 Booster Doses Expand Hope to Pfizer and Sinovac Recipients
bySinovac recipients have started to receive their COVID-19 booster doses today. Yesterday, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced the booster doses will be administered today…
Vaccines for Children Under 12 on Pause for Further Studies
byExperts are calling it a wise decision for the government to await further results from studies and adequate data. This is in regards to…
COVID-19 Antiviral Pills to be Distributed Free for 150,000 COVID Patients
byJust early this week, our government was in consideration to purchase Merck Sharp & Dohme’s groundbreaking COVID-19 antiviral pills. According to promising clinical data, these…
First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination To End This Friday in Perak
byRegistration for first dose COVID-19 vaccination in the Perak state will remain open only until this coming Friday (Oct 8). Perak Menteri Besar, Saarani Mohamad…
New COVID-19 Pill Can Halve Hospitalisation Risk
byNew COVID-19 pill molnupiravir is a groundbreaking drug which may aid patients globally. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin verifies Malaysia is in heavy consideration to…
PPV Closure Updates Available in MySejahtera
byWord has been circulating all-around social media the past few days pertaining to the closure of major vaccine distribution centres (PPV) and they definitely…
COVID-19: Tighter SOPs for Schools Reopening on October 3
byThe Malaysian government has prepared a list of standard operating procedures (SOP) in regards to the reopening of schools on the 3rd of October…
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…
COVID-19: Enormous Surge in Deaths Among Children
byAs of the 30th of August 2021, an alarming surge in the deaths of children from COVID-19 takes on frightening heights. While just last…
AIA Malaysia offers Free COVID-19 Hospital Income Cover for Children and Expecting Mothers
byAs the country continues its battle against COVID-19, AIA Malaysia wants to further extend its support to protect an increasingly vulnerable population – that…
7 Things You Might Just Miss After Lockdown
byWith efforts to ramp up the vaccine distribution in recent months, our country is now inching closer towards achieving herd immunity. Despite the haze…
Salixium, Malaysian COVID-19 Self-test Kit: Here’s All You Need to Know
byMalaysia’s first developed COVID-19 fast antigen testing kit has arrived! The Salixium COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test by in vitro diagnostics rapid test kits producer…
Stay-at-Home Effects During the COVID-19 Pandemic
byHelp us by staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Go out only when necessary. Always wash or sanitise your hands. These principles, lockdowns…
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…
Road to Recovery – Care after COVID-19
byFor patients that have recovered from COVID-19, it may seem like the worst of the virus is over–however it is wise for them to…
COVID-19 Numbers Dropping, But Still Keep Your Children Home At All Times
byParents should keep tabs on their children to make sure they aren’t seeing friends and neighbours, and ensure their children adhere to mask wearing…
79 Schools Closed Due to COVID-19
byAbout 79 schools in Selangor have been instructed to close for two days after COVID-19 cases were reported. Selangor Education Department confirmed the schools will…
The Chain Of Contact For COVID-19 Infections
byIf you’ve been scratching your head wondering where you stand in the chain of COVID-19 infections, this chart should clear things up. So, how…
Schools With COVID Cases Ordered To Close For 2 Days
byFinally, a decision that makes more sense. Just in this morning, any school which has a confirmed case of COVID-19, even if it is…
Should A School Close If There Is A COVID case? Here’s The SOP
byBy now, someone in your child’s school might have contracted COVID-19. If not, someone’s child within your immediate circle of friends and relatives might…
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…
Should You Send Your Kids To School (If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms)?
byWhile we can’t ascertain the exact origin of this message, it has been making its rounds to parents and teachers everywhere, all weekend. The…
Reopening Schools With Reported COVID-19 Cases? Yea Or Nay
byParents should not solely let the school or authorities decide whether or not their children should return to the classroom after COVID-19 cases have…
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…