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Paediatric Vaccination and Preventive Care

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:

Immunisation and Infectious Disease Prevention

  • Standard Immunisation Schedule

    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.

  • Seasonal and Travel 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.

  • Infectious Disease Risk Management

    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.

Health Surveillance and Screening

  • Therapeutic Hypothermia (Cooling Therapy)

    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.

  • Developmental and Behavioural Screening

    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.

  • Adolescent Health Screening

    Mental Health Assessment: Screening for depression, anxiety, substance use and eating disorders.

    Sexual Health Counselling: Confidential, age-appropriate advice and testing services.

Health Education and Risk Reduction

  • Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Guidance

    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.

  • Injury and Accident Prevention

    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.

  • Oral Health and Dental Care

    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.

  • Sleep Hygiene Education

    Advice on establishing healthy sleep routines for infants (SIDS prevention) and managing sleep disorders in older children and teens.

  • School Readiness and Adjustment

    Counselling and support for parents and children transitioning to nursery, primary school and secondary school environments.

Developmental Screening and Health Education

Accident and Injury Prevention

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