Prepare yourself for the flu season

Prepare yourself for the flu season

Four ways to protect yourself and your loved ones naturally.   The weather has been getting colder with the January monsoon season upon us. Apart from keeping us wrapped up at home, wind chills can also bring an increased risk of catching the flu due to the...
Flu vaccination important for those with diabetes

Flu vaccination important for those with diabetes

New data from Temasek Polytechnic shows are that many are unaware flu can affect blood sugar levels and it is effective in protecting themselves. New Singapore research recently revealed a need for improved flu protection amongst those living with diabetes. In...
New quadrivalent flu vaccine

New quadrivalent flu vaccine

With the influenza season upon us, it is good to have an annual influenza vaccine to protect yourself.   The vaccines division of Sanofi, Sanofi Pasteur, has introduced a four-strain influenza (flu) vaccine called FluQuadri in Singapore, which protects adults and...
Flu & shingles jabs at Guardian

Flu & shingles jabs at Guardian

Easing heavy patient load of primary healthcare providers, Guardian partners with Parkway Shenton to offer healthcare services.   Guardian Health & Beauty will be offering flu and shingles vaccinations as well as health screenings administered by Parkway...
Battling cough & cold

Battling cough & cold

It is flu season and we have more options to relieve our cough and cold.   Household brand Panadol has launched its Panadol Cough & Cold (left) for relief of cough and cold symptoms. In caplet form, Panadol Cough & Cold provides effective and convenient...
Arm yourself against the flu

Arm yourself against the flu

For those over the age of 50 and who have diabetes, it is vital to get a flu shot to reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death. Diabetes patients are advised to get their annual flu shots as like other patients with chronic diseases, they are at higher risk of...
Airborne – the threat of influenza

Airborne – the threat of influenza

Protect yourself from influenza (flu) this season. And don’t confuse this as a common cold. BY: Dr Sitoh Yih Yiow   Every so often we get assailed by news articles of fears concerning influenza epidemics. Many of us may still recall the hype and hysteria over the...