Karri Family Clinic Tampines

Low Carb Products Now Available at our Clinic

2025-10-15T21:14:00.000-07:00

The most effective way to manage diabetes is not necessarily by increasing medications, but by lowering blood sugar naturally through a diet lower in carbohydrates, which prevents spikes in blood glucose levels. This approach is a crucial aspect of diabetes management and deserves emphasis. For those newly diagnosed or with mild diabetes, proper dietary choices may even allow control without medication.

At our clinic, we now offer three products designed to help reduce carbohydrate intake, supporting better blood glucose control and overall metabolic health.

1. Allulose 500g $13
Allulose is a rare natural sugar that has about 70% of the sweetness of regular sugar but provides almost no calories. Unlike glucose or fructose, it does not significantly raise blood sugar or insulin levels, making it a promising alternative sweetener for people with diabetes. Studies suggest that allulose may help improve insulin sensitivity, reduce post-meal glucose spikes, and even support fat metabolism. Because it tastes and behaves like sugar in cooking and baking, it offers a way for diabetics to enjoy sweetness without compromising blood glucose control.

Is Allulose The Perfect Sweetener

2. Upgrain Flour 1 kg $15

Upgrain flour is a low-carb, high-fiber flour made from plant-based fibers from grains, fruits, and vegetables. With about half the carbohydrates of regular wheat flour and high dietary fiber, it helps slow carbohydrate absorption and reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. This makes it a suitable option for people with diabetes who want to enjoy baked goods and meals while managing blood glucose levels.

Upgrain Website

3. Fukumi Rice $26

Fukumi rice, also known as konjac rice or porang rice, is a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate rice alternative made from the konjac plant's root. A 100g serving of Fukumi rice contains approximately 70 calories, 16g of carbohydrates, and 6g of fiber, making it a suitable option for those aiming to control blood sugar levels. The high fiber content, specifically soluble fiber, helps slow the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, leading to more stable blood glucose levels.

ICan i3 Continuous Glucose Monitor

Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) empowers you to take control of your blood sugar by providing 24-hour monitoring. With real-time insights, you can see how different foods affect your glucose levels and make informed choices to avoid spikes, helping you achieve better blood sugar control.

The iCan i3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System by Sinocare is a wearable device that provides real-time glucose readings every 3 minutes for up to 15 days, eliminating the need for frequent finger pricks. Its waterproof design allows use during daily activities, and the companion app lets users track trends and set alerts for high or low glucose levels. The iCan i3 offers a convenient, less invasive way to monitor blood sugar and improve diabetes management. You will also be able to share the information with us at the clinic so that we can better manage your diabetes.

Karri Family Clinic is now a PaedsEngage Clinic

2023-05-05T18:16:00.002-07:00

Karri Family Clinic is now enrolled as a participating clinic in the KKH PaedsEngage program. That means that you can bring your kids here for consultation and if they need further referral to KKH A&E, you will be able to be referred there with a $50 discount off the A&E rates. For more information, please see: https://www.primarycarepages.sg/news-and-publications/paeds-engage-(engagement-and-gp-empowerment)

Change in Opening Hours

2023-02-24T18:41:00.004-08:00

Our Opening Hours have been changed to:

Mon-Fri Morning 8.30am to 1pm
Mon-Wed Evenings 6.30pm to 9pm
Sat 8.30am to 12.30pm
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

Pfizer BioNTech Covid Vaccine now available

2021-08-23T20:19:00.001-07:00

The Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine is now available at our clinic for patients 12 years and above. The vaccine is provided free of charge. Please call 67850311 to make an appointment for the vaccination. As the vaccine is given in groups of five, it would be good if you can gather a few friends and family members to vaccinate together.

Baby Vaccinations Free of Charge from 1 Nov 2020

2020-10-11T21:35:00.001-07:00

From 1 Nov 2020, newborn and children vaccinations can be done at Karri Family Clinic Free of Charge. This only applies to Singaporean children and does not apply to Permenant Residents and foreigners. All you need to do is to visit our clinic when your child is due for their vaccinations! Child development assessment will also be done for the child without any extra charge.

Adult vaccinations will also be subsidised. The amount of subsidy will be different for Pioneer Generation, Merdeka and CHAS card holders. Please check with our clinic staff for details.

Covid 19 Swab Available at Karri Family Clinic

2020-06-29T22:02:00.002-07:00

From July 1 2020, any patients above 12 years of age with symptoms of runny nose, cough, fever and sorethroat will need to be swabbed for Covid 19. This is a painless procedure which will take only a few seconds to do.

Our clinic will be able to perform the swab from Mon - Fri 8.30am to 12.30pm and Sat 8.30 to 12pm.

Singaporean and permenant residents only need to pay $5 (Pioneer and Merdeka Card holders) or $10 for the consultation, swab and necessary medications.

Clinic Address and Opening Times

2020-06-21T21:25:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to our clinic.

I am Dr Leslie Tay and Karri Family Clinic is established here in Tampines since 2004. We specialize in Family Medicine which means we look after the healthcare needs for your whole family including vaccinations for babies, childhood illness, health screenings, chronic illness etc.

Our motto, "Treating patients, not diseases" reminds us that we are here to help people and not just treat a disease. As such we aim to treat each individiual holistically remembering that each person is a special individual. We look forward to serving your family!

Address

866A, Tampines St 83
Tampines Central Community Complex
#03-05
Singapore 521866
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kreoENGA8rrtCqD49
Tel: 67850311

Consultation Times
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 12.30pm, 6.30pm to 9pm
Sat: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Sun and PH: Closed.

Teleconsultation available through MaNaDr App.
Please download the App for IOS here and Android here.
Do give us a call at 67850311 after you have requested Teleconsultation with us so we can add you to the queue.

Accepted Cards
Pioneer Generation and Merdeka
CHAS
PHPC
Medisave
Aviva, IHP, Great Eastern, Fullerton,

Services available

Acute and chronic medicine
Children from birth onwards
Baby vaccination packages

Vaccination for elders (medisave claimable)
Cervical vaccine package (medisave claimable)

Minor surgery

Ear syringing
Health screening packages
Foreign worker permits
Long/Short term visit pass
Telemedicine via MaNaDr App

Essential Services During Covid 19 Circuit Breaker

2020-04-07T03:49:00.001-07:00

Please note that the clinic will be opened during the Covid 19 Circuit Breaker period for essential services. This includes any illness or sickness requiring immediate attention as well as filling of medication for chronic illnessess. We will not be doing any adult vaccinations, maid checkups, driving licenses or health screening until after the circuit breaker period is lifted.

Please remember to stay at home as much as possible during this period and only go out for necessary things like buying food and seeking medical help.

2016-07-27T20:17:00.003-07:00

The Dengue test kit is now available at our clinic. With this kit, we will be able to test for dengue using only three drops of blood and the results will be known within 20 mins! The test can be done as early as the first day of fever, but will be more reliable after day 4 of fever.

If you want to live longer, exercise 30 mins a day

2015-05-18T06:10:00.001-07:00

The latest report by British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that elderly men who exercise 30 mins a day, six days a week will reduce their chance of death over a 12 year period by 40%! And it doesn't matter if the exercise is light or vigorous! So get your daily dose of exercise and live longer!

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/health/30-minutes-of-exercise-is/1848836.html

Hep A outbreak in Malaysia: Protect yourself with the Hep A vaccine!

2011-12-14T20:51:00.000-08:00

There has recently been a report of an outbreak of Hep A in Terengganu, Malaysia. If you are planning a trip to the region, please get yourself vaccinated with the Hep A vaccine. You will need two jabs over six months, but even after the first jab, you will get 85% protection by 2 weeks and 100% protection by 3 weeks.

Hep A is easily contracted through exposure to contaminated food and water and is highly recommended for visitors planning to travel to regions like South East Asia and South Asia.

The Hep A vaccine is available at our clinic at $110 nett.

Cervical Awareness Month: Protect your daughter against Cervical Cancer

2011-05-29T04:47:00.000-07:00

It's Cervical awareness month again. So here is a timely reminder for all parents that you can protect your daughter against Cervical Cancer by giving her a vaccine when she reaches 9 years of age.

The vaccine is actually already in the National Immunization program for girls from 9 to 26 years of age. So you can withdraw $300 from Medisave to pay for the vaccine if you wish. The price for the Medisave Package is $420

If you are able to pay by cash or nets, we are giving you a further discount and the package is $390 nett. This special price is valid while the current stocks of vaccines last.

Medisave price is $420

Safety of Seafood from Japan

2011-04-12T19:19:00.000-07:00

I have written an article on radiation and how it affects the food we eat.

In essence, because of the stringent controls in place, we can be confident that the food imported from Japan is safe. The article will also explain the different types of radiation and how radiation causes cancer.

Click here to read.

Common Bicycle Accident in Kids: Parents please be careful!

2011-04-06T05:23:00.000-07:00

Common Bicycle injury in kids

I just saw another case of this type of bicycle accident where the child is riding in front of the bicycle and inadvertently got his leg trapped in the spokes of the spinning wheel.

May I remind parents to be extra vigilant when you have kids riding in front of the bicycle. Here are some things you might want to do:

1. Make sure the child wears proper shoes and socks. This child was wearing a pair of slippers only. If he had a proper pair of shoes and thick socks, the injury would not have been so bad.

2. Please make sure you have one of those bicycle seats where the child can place his legs inside the plastic foot rests. Make sure that the seat is big enough such that the child can stretch his legs past the seat into the spokes of the wheel.

3. Seating the child at the back of the bicycle is better than in front as it lessens the chance of the leg getting caught in the spokes of the wheels.

4. Always remind the child that riding a bicycle is potentially dangerous and he must sit still and not play around while the bicycle is in motion.

5. Not many people do this in Singapore, but it is always safer if you can wear a helmet. In Australia, this is compulsory. I have come across one case where the child fell from a bicycle and hit her head against the drain. She subsequently had to have an emergency surgery to evacuate a blood clot in the head.

Japan drug panel finds no link between Vaccinations and Deaths of Children

2011-03-10T18:54:00.000-08:00

You might have heard the news that there have been some concern In Japan about the pneumoccocal and Act-Hib vaccines. The latest report published by the Japanese drug safety panel has stated clearly that following investigations, they have found no link between five infants who died this month and the Pfizer vaccine Prevenar 7 as well as the Sanofi vaccine Act Hib.

I have been assured by the Pfizer representative here in Singapore that our batch of vaccines are different from the ones used in Japan. We are currently administering the latest Prevenar 13 vaccines which are manufactured in England whereas the Japanese Prevenar 7 are from the US.

So far Prevenar has been in the market for the last decade and there has not been any major safety concerns after 360 million doses have been distributed. In Japan alone, 2 million doses have been distributed and this is the first time there has been any concern about the vaccine. Japan has suspended the use of the vaccines in order to find the root cause. But as far as their drug safety panel are concerned, there is no link between the vaccinations and the deaths.

All the other countries who are administering Prevenar 13 will continue to administer the vaccine. In Singapore the HSA has not issued any warnings about using the vaccine.

Parents should be rest assured that the vaccine is safe.

I will continue to keep you posted on any future developments.

Link to news article.

Parents beware of High Fructose Corn Syrup!

2010-04-19T03:55:00.000-07:00

Article by Dr Suren Baskaran

High Fructose corn syrup(HFCS) is a combination of fructose(in high quantity) and glucose, that is manufactured from corn. The controversy is that critics say that HFCS unlike table sugar (sucrose) is more damaging to our health. However others oppose this opinion saying that there is no evidence that HFCS is worse than sugar.

HFCS was only produced in the 70s. The fact is, since 1970 we are eating much more HFCS than ever before in human history. This is because it is cheaper to produce and very versatile. HFCS is so ubiquitous, it is virtually impossible to avoid. It is found in soft drinks, packaged biscuits, condiments, jams, fast foods, low fat packaged food, cereals etc.

Critics of HFCS point out that there is an increase in diabetes and obesity which correlates with the rise of HFCS use. There are several studies in rats and humans that suggest that HFCS increases obesity and have worse blood tests outcomes compared to sucrose. Some suggest that HFCS when taken does not give a sensation of fullness and so we can consume more of it. However the studies are not conclusive and many studies also come up with different conclusions. The American Medical Association says that the evidence of HFCS being worse than sucrose is not confirmatory and more research is required.

Whether or not it is worse than table sugar is not that important. There is no dispute that HFCS is bad news. We take so much of it daily that it causes a major shift of our lipid levels to the dangerous form which includes high triglycerides. Such a lipid profile increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke. HFCS can cause liver abnormality, called `fatty liver' or NAFLD (non alcoholic fatty liver disease). We now know that NAFLD can be a serious disease than can causes scarring of the liver and liver dysfunction. HFCS also causes insulin to be less effective (insulin resistance) and a condition called metabolic syndrome. Even gout is an effect of HFCS.

Too much of HFCS and even glucose has caused so much preventable health problems. I urge you to look after yourself and your family by avoiding foods with HFCS such as sugared drinks, fast food, processed biscuits and sweets. Read food labels.

For more info on HFCS, please click here.

Chickenpox: Update on the boy with complications

2010-03-28T21:28:00.000-07:00

Chickenpox Scarring

Remember the boy who suffered from the severe case of Chickenpox? The good news is that it did not turn out to be meningitis, but the Chickenpox did leave him with a very bad scar to remind him of the entire ordeal.

He had spent one week at KK Hospital where various tests were done to determine the severity of the infection. The pox just in front of the ear had gotten infected, so he had to be put on antibiotics and they had to perform ultrasound imaging to see the extent of the infection which had caused him not to be able to turn his neck.

After one week at KK, he was discharged but still had to be followed up by the paediatrician and had to be continued on antibiotics. This picture is taken recently, one month after the initial Chickenpox infection and I have just certified that he was able to return to school.

I had another Chickenpox case recently where a distraught mom recounted how she had left her child with the in-laws while she was overseas and during the time, her in-laws had another grandchild who had chickenpox and purposely exposed her child to the affected kid. Subsequently, her child had chickenpox which left her with some scarring!

Please remember that though Chickenpox is a mild disease most of the time, it can still cause serious infection. So please don't endorse the idea of Chickenpox parties and subject your child to the disease thinking that it is a way of getting them immne naturally to Chickenpox. You will never forgive yourself if your child landed in hospital because of severe complications. A better and far safer method is to give your child the Chickenpox vaccine and do also consider giving your child a second dose of the vaccine if you want to confer an higher level of protection.

MMR Vaccine does not cause Autism

2010-03-22T19:00:00.000-07:00

The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine which was introduced in the 70's has resulted in the dramatic decrease in what used to be the very common childhood diseases of Measles, Mumps and Rubella. I even remember having Measles and Mumps as a child myself, but nowadays you don't see kids with these conditions in the clinic.

Over the past decade, there has been concerns about a possible link between the MMR vaccine and Autism. This was the result of a paper published in 1998 in the British Journal "The Lancet" It has since been shown that the whole thing was a sham. Here is the excerpt from Wikipaedia:

Claims of a connection between the vaccine and autism were raised in a 1998 paper in the respected British medical journal The Lancet.[3] It was later discovered that Andrew Wakefield, the paper's lead author, had received major funding from British trial lawyers seeking evidence against vaccine manufacturers.[4] Ten of the paper's twelve coauthors retracted its interpretation of an association between MMR vaccine and autism.[5] It was also discovered that Wakefield had previously filed for a patent on a rival vaccine using technology that lacked scientific credibility, and that Wakefield knew but did not publish test results that contradicted his theory by showing that no measles virus was found in the children tested.[6] In 2009, The Sunday Times reported that Wakefield had manipulated patient data and misreported results in his 1998 paper, creating the appearance of a link with autism.[7] A special court convened in the United States to review claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ruled on February 12, 2009 that parents of autistic children are not entitled to compensation in their contention that certain vaccines caused autism in their children.[8][9] The Lancet fully retracted the 1998 paper on February 2, 2010.[10]

Following the 1998 publication, there has been many large epidemiological studies conducted to look into the safety of the MMR vaccine. All of these studies concluded that the MMR vaccine was safe. I recently read one of the papers published by the Cochrane Collaboration in 2008. This paper reviewed all the previous studies conducted on the safety of the MMR vaccine and concluded that there was no link between MMR and Autism. The following the summary of the paper:

I hope this short post will give parents a better understanding of issues behind the MMR/Autism link. I think there is very good evidence to show that the MMR vaccine is safe and benefits far outweigh the risk. At this point in time, there is no reason to believe that giving the MMR vaccine will cause the child to develop Autism.

Karri Family Clinic is now on Facebook!

2010-03-07T06:24:00.001-08:00

One of our patients pointed out to me that it would be very convenient if they could read my updates on facebook too. So I have now created the Karri Family Clinic Facebook page and invite everyone to join as a fan!

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Chickenpox: Complications do occur, Parents please vaccinate your kids!

2010-02-23T00:15:00.000-08:00

I had hope that I would never have to see a severe chickenpox case but it was only a matter of time before it happened.

This boy came to the clinic today with severe Chickenpox which had gotten infected. What is more serious is that he was also complaining of neck stiffness. So I had to send them immediately to KKH to investigate for possible Chickenpox meningitis.

To all parents who are reading this post. Please don't think that Chickenpox is something every child needs to get. If this child had been given the Chickenpox vaccine, there is a good chance that he would never get Chickenpox and in the 20% of cases where they still get Chickenpox after vaccination, it would never have gotten to this stage of severity.

I am following the case closely. If the KKH doctors also suspect meningitis, then they would do a lumbar puncture where a long needle is inserted into the lower back to extract some of the cerebro-spinal fluid to confirm if the virus has infected the brain. Please pray that this is not the case. Chickenpox meningitis can sometimes leave the child with some long term side effects with regards to mental ability.

Concerning the booster dose for Chickenpox. I have already written about this in my previous post. The 2nd dose of Chickenpox vaccine is currently the standard practise in the US, but the practise is not yet adopted in Singapore. Parents can still opt for a booster dose after the first dose in order to give your child a higher level of protection.

Again, parents, please be aware of this and make a wise decision for your child based on facts and not on hearsay.

Chickenpox: Does your child need a booster?

2010-02-03T04:24:00.000-08:00

We are currently experiencing an outbreak of Chickenpox at one of the childcare centres in the area and a few of the children are experiencing breakthrough chickenpox even after they had their first Chickenpox vaccination.

Please note that no vaccine is 100% effective and evidence has shown that even after the first vaccination, approximately 2 in 10 kids may still contract Chickenpox. We call this "breakthrough" chicken pox. Breakthrough Chickenpox is often a milder form of the disease and usually does not last as long as compared to kids who have not been vaccinated.

Because of this, the US has been advising parents to give their kids a booster jab ie, the doctors in the US are now giving children 2 jabs instead of one. The second jab is to be given at least 3 months after the first one. In Singapore, the MOH has not recommended a booster Chickenpox jab yet.

*Note that even if the child has been exposed to kids with chickenpox, the vaccine has been shown to be effective if given within 72 hours of exposure.

Since it is less than 2 weeks to the Chinese New Year, many of our parents are very stressed since they have already made plans to go overseas or even just the fact that they will not be able to do their customary visitations.

If your child has not yet taken the chickenpox vaccination, please do consider bringing them to the clinic for a jab. If your child has already taken the first jab, you might want to consider taking a second one to give them a higher level of protection. After the first jab the protection level is around 80%. This increases to more than 90% after the 2nd jab.

Chickenpox is usually a mild disease, but it can be very stressful if it disrupts your travel plans! We even have mothers who are pregnant who have to make special arrangements to isolate themselves from their children!

You can read more about the recommendation from the US CDC by clicking here.

Job Vacancies available: Clinic Assistants

2010-01-15T08:01:00.000-08:00

We are currently looking for Clinic Assistants who will be able to work the evening shift including Sunday evenings.

Applicants should have experience working in a family clinic, have good interpersonal skills and be familiar with registration and dispensing of medications.

If you are interested, please write to leslie.tay@gmail.com with your resume or call the clinic at 67850311

Anti Aging: Red Bull? Try some Testosterone instead!

2009-12-22T17:20:00.000-08:00

Men, as you get older, are you feeling that you are always tired and that your body isn't performing as well as it was when you were twenty one? Well, one of the things that happen as you age is that your testosterone levels drop and that might be the cause of your problem.

Dr Suren specializes in this area and we are starting Anti Aging Clinics where we can help you maintain vitality as you age. Of course we will also be looking at menopausal issues and helping women age gracefully, but for today, we will talk about men first.

Below is an article by Dr Suren on what happens when men age.

Testosterone: It is not just about SEX

Testosterone is the main sex hormone produced by the testes. Testosterone together with it's derivatives, estradiol(E2) and dihydro testosterone (DHT) act directly on diverse target organs such as the sex organs, bones, muscles, blood-forming tissue, the brain,skin and hair. Thus, testosterone has a vital role in proper function of multiple systems in our body.

As men age, the levels of testosterone will fall. At age 70 the testosterone level is only 30% of the peak at age 25. Late onset hypogonadism, also known as andropause usually starts after age 40. It is characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, lack of energy, low mood. There can be loss of muscles, increase of fats especially in the abdomen, decreased exercise capacity and endurance. Of course there can be loss of sexual interest and erection difficulties.

Andropause is now recognized as a serious health problem. The good news is that we are able to treat it and reverse many of the above problems.

Prevalence of hypogonadism ( Low levels of testosterone)

The prevalence of andropause is from 6 to 13% in those aged between 40 – 69 years old. Prevalence increases with age. (1)

Testosterone deficiency is associated with Diabetes

Testosterone deficiency plays a central role in the cause of Type 2 diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance. It contributes to the accumulation of abdominal fat. This abdominal fat is an active endocrine organ producing chemicals (cytokines) that cause inflammation such as causing abnormal lining of the blood vessels. Testosterone treatment of hypo gonadal men improves diabetes.(2)

Testosterone restoration improves muscle strength

Replacement of testosterone increased fat-free mass, muscle size and strength in hypo gonadal men. (3) Oral testosterone treatment in diabetic men with deficiency improves body composition, decrease abdominal fat, improves glucose homeostasis and improves erectile dysfunction. (4)

Optimal testosterone levels associated with better cognitive function

One study showed that older men with high testosterone and low estrogen level performed better in several tests of cognitive function. (5)

Low testosterone is associated with poor cholesterol and potential risk to heart health

Low testosterone is associate with high total and bad (LDL) cholesterol. The lining of the blood vessels are also slightly damaged, making it prone to accumulate fatty plaques. Also due to the association with obesity and poor glucose control, low testosterone can affect the heart health.(6)

Should you have testosterone restoration?

There is convincing evidence of the benefits of testosterone replacement. Before starting we recommend that you speak to us, so that we can ascertain that you do indeed have andropause. We will then do a blood test of your hormones for confirmation.

Are there any risks of restoration?

Some researchers have warned that restoration can be a risk of aggravating prostate cancer. As we become more familiar with testosterone replacement we belief the risk of prostate cancer is very low. There is no scientific evidence that testosterone supplement increased the risk of prostate cancer.(7) Nevertheless we will still do a blood test before and after treatment to make sure that we do not put the patient at any risk.

Testosterone restoration can also increase the red blood cell count. This is easily detected and effectively treated without any risk to the patient.

What do I do now, if I want to check for andropause?

Dr Suren Baskaran now conducts special clinics for this condition. If you wish to check for andropause, just call us for an appointment.

References

1. Araujo Ab et al. Prevalence and incidence of andropause deficiency in middle aged and older men. J Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism 2004 Dec;89(12):5920-6.

2. Traish. The dark side of testosterone def II. J Androl 2009;30:23-32.

3. Bhasin S. et al. Testosterone replacement increases fat-free mass and muscle size in hypo gonadal men. J Clin Metab. 1997 Feb;82(2):407-13.

4. Boyanov MA et al. Testosterone supplementation in men with T2D, visceral obesity and partial androgen deficiency. Aging Male. 2003 Mar;6(1):1-7

5. Barrett-Connor E et al. Endogenous sex hormones and cognitive function in older men. J Clin Endocrinology Metab 1999 Oct;84(10):3681-5

6. Traish et al. The dark side of Testosterone deficiency III. J Androl 2009;30:477-94

7. Morgentaler A. Testosterone replacement therapy and prostate risks. Can J Urol.2006 Feb;13 Suppl 1:40-3

H1N1 Vaccine is now approved for kids from 6 months of age

2009-12-08T17:09:00.000-08:00

MOH has just approved the use of the H1N1 vaccine for children from 6 months onwards.

Children from 6 months to 3 years of age will need 2 half doses one month apart.

Those from 3 yrs to 10 years will need 2 full doses one month apart.

We currently have stock of the Panvax H1N1 vaccine which is the individual shots that do not contain mercury. These are $30 nett. The Panvax H1N1 vaccine is the one that the MOH has approved for use in children as they are satisfied with the safety of the vaccine.

You can read more about the announcement on Channel News Asia.

H1N1 Vaccine: New Stock has arrived

2009-12-03T17:13:00.000-08:00

By now you would have heard that the H1N1 vaccine has been approved for 10 year olds and above and the good news is that our new stock of vaccines have just arrived so we have enough for walk in patients.

There has been some concern about the safety of the vaccines. This pertains to the older 10 doses per vial vaccine. The vaccine we stock is Panvax from CSL labs which is the individual vaccine that does not contain mercury. So far, we have received little complaints from our patients. I personally have administered the vaccine to my own left arm and all I had was a bit of pain over the injection site for 2 days. (Yes, I did it Rambo style and injected myself)

The other question that often gets asked is whether you should take the seasonal flu vaccine or the H1N1 vaccine. The best answer is that you should take both. Both vaccines can be given at the same time. If you have to choose one, I would advise young adults to take the H1N1 vaccine because there has been some concern that the H1N1 virus is somehow more virulent amongst young adults with several deaths occurring amongst otherwise fit young adults.

Our price for the Panvax is $30. Do ring up first to check for stock availability.