Baby and Children's Health

Our doctors are adept at treating common children’s illnesses, from the various causes of fever to play-related injuries. We also conduct well-baby examinations to monitor developmental milestones, and provide infant and childhood vaccinations according to the National Immunisation Schedule.

National Childhood Immunisation Schedule

Taken from National Immunisation Registry Singapore

Growth stage	Vaccination against	Dose Count
Birth	Tuberculosis	1^st
Birth	Hepatitis B	1^st
1 Month	Hepatitis B	2^nd
3 Months	Diphtheria , Tetanus, Pertussis	1^st
3 Months	Poliovirus	1^st
3 Months	Haemophilus Influenza Type B	1^st
3 Months	Pneumococcal Disease	1^st
4 Months	Diphtheria , Tetanus, Pertussis	2^nd
4 Months	Poliovirus	2^nd
4 Months	Haemophilus Influenza Type B	2^nd
5 Months	Diphtheria , Tetanus, Pertussis	3^rd
5 Months	Poliovirus	3^rd
5 Months	Haemophilus Influenza Type B	3^rd
5 Months	Hepatitis B	3^rd
5 Months	Pneumococcal Disease	2^nd
12 Months	Measles, Mumps, Rubella	1^st
Between 15 - 18 months	Measles, Mumps, Rubella	2^nd
18 Months	Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis	1^st Booster
18 Months	Poliovirus	1^st Booster
18 Months	Haemophilus Influenza Type B	1^st Booster
10 - 11 Years old	Diphtheria , Tetanus, Pertussis	2^nd Booster
10 - 11 Years old	Poliovirus	2^nd Booster

Vaccinations protect your child from dangerous childhood diseases that can have serious effects on your baby. When immunised, their body will produce antibodies to fight off these diseases.

*Learn more about vaccinations from our family doctors today. Book your appointment with us at https://www.heartlandhealth.sg/

Source: https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/

Potentially Dangerous Childhood Diseases

Childhood diseases can have serious effects on your baby. That is why your newborn needs all the care and protection that you can give.
Vaccinations play a crucial role to help immunise your baby by producing antibodies to fight diseases.

Mumps

An infection of the salivary glands. It can lead to brain infection, deafness or sterility.

Rubella (German measles)

Complications in children are rare. Women infected during early pregnancy may give birth to deaf, blind or mentally retarded babies.

Pertussis (Whooping cough)

Causes prolonged attacks of coughing and can result in pneumonia (lung infection) or brain damage.

Diphtheria

Starts as a throat infection, but can cause obstruction to breathing and death.

Tetanus

Causes severe muscle contractions, including those muscles that control swallowing and breathing. It often leads to death.

Pneumococcal Infection

Causes lung infection, inflammation of the membrane or lining that protects the brain, and ear infection.

Hepatitis B

An infection of the liver that may have no symptoms. It can lead to liver failure or liver cancer in adulthood.

Measles

Starts with high fever and a rash. Lung infection, deafness and brain damage can occur.

Poliomyelitis

Starts with mild fever but can result in paralysis and deformed arms or legs.

Here at HeartlandHealth, we offer infant and childhood vaccinations according to the National Immunisation schedule so you don’t have to worry about diseases getting in the way. Contact us at www.heartlandhealth.sg to schedule a consultation with us today.