Newborn Screening Newborns are usually medically examined within their first day of life. At your first visit, Dr Ong will go through the following checks: Measure your baby’s weight, length, BMI and head circumference Perform a thorough physical exam (She may also feel the neck and collarbone to see if there is a fracture from […]
Childhood Vaccinations & Immunisation
Importance of Vaccination for Kids Childhood immunisation is when your child is given a vaccine to protect them against infectious diseases. The vaccine encourages the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against infectious disease such that your child can fight the disease if they are exposed to it. Childhood immunisation protects your child against serious […]
Developmental Assessments
A developmental assessment is conducted to ensure your child’s ability to meet expected milestones and perform everyday tasks. During infancy, a child’s gross motor, fine motor, language functions and social-emotional development is assessed. During earlier childhood, the assessment aims to identify a child’s strengths and challenges in a range of developmental domains including cognitive, social, […]
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