Acute Illness
Colds, coughs and fevers in children — what parents need to know
April 21, 2026
by Dr Kenneth Tan
A parent's guide to children's colds, coughs, sore throats and fevers — how many is normal, what helps, what not to give young children, why HSA and FDA both caution against most cough syrups, which children are higher-risk, and when rapid tests and antivirals make a difference.
Colds, coughs, sore throats and sinusitis — what helps, what doesn't, and when to see us
April 21, 2026
by Dr Kenneth Tan
How long colds, coughs and sore throats really last, why antibiotics rarely help, which cough medicines work, and the warning signs to come in. A plain-language guide by Dr Kenneth Tan, Family Physician (Singapore).
Beyond the Jab: Navigating Flu Season in Singapore with Confidence
July 1, 2024
by Dr Kenneth Tan
Influenza in Singapore — why the yearly flu vaccine still matters, who's at higher risk, and when early antiviral treatment helps.