At our Paediatric Preventive Care Department, we focus on keeping children healthy and well from birth through adolescence. Our comprehensive approach integrates the latest immunisation guidelines, regular health screenings and personalised advice to manage risks and promote optimal physical and developmental growth.
Our Specialised Services include:
Routine Vaccinations: Administration of all core vaccines according to national guidelines (e.g., MMR, DTaP, Polio, Hib, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Meningococcal and Hepatitis).
Catch-Up Schedules: Developing and implementing personalised plans for children who have missed or delayed vaccinations.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Annual administration for all eligible children to prevent seasonal illness.
Travel Consultations: Providing necessary vaccines (e.g., Yellow Fever, Typhoid) and prophylactic medications for families travelling internationally.
Exposure Counselling: Guidance and testing following exposure to common childhood diseases (e.g., chickenpox, pertussis).
Antibiotic Stewardship: Promoting responsible use of antibiotics to combat drug resistance.
Physical Examination: Comprehensive assessment of growth (height, weight, head circumference) and physical health at routine intervals.
Vision and Hearing Screening: Early detection of sensory impairments that can affect learning and development.
Blood Pressure and Anaemia Screening: Monitoring for hypertension and nutritional deficiencies at appropriate ages.
Standardised Screening Tools: Routine use of validated questionnaires (e.g., ASQ, M-CHAT) to identify potential delays in motor, speech, cognitive and social development.
Early Intervention Referrals: Prompt referral to specialists (e.g., Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Child Psychology) when concerns are identified.
Mental Health Assessment: Screening for depression, anxiety, substance use and eating disorders.
Sexual Health Counselling: Confidential, age-appropriate advice and testing services.
Dietary Counselling: Personalised advice to prevent obesity, manage nutritional deficiencies and establish healthy eating habits.
Physical Activity Promotion: Encouraging age-appropriate exercise to support bone health and cardiovascular fitness.
Safety Counselling: Detailed advice on home safety, car seat use, water safety, helmet use and playground safety at every health visit.
Poison Prevention: Education on safe storage of medications and household toxins.
Dental Varnish Application: Applying topical fluoride for decay prevention in high-risk groups.
Referral Guidance: Recommendations for establishing a "dental home" and routine check-ups.
Advice on establishing healthy sleep routines for infants (SIDS prevention) and managing sleep disorders in older children and teens.
Counselling and support for parents and children transitioning to nursery, primary school and secondary school environments.