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Latest HIV StatisticsThere were 323 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections reported among Singapore residents (i.e., citizens and permanent residents) in 2019, bringing the total number of HIV-infected Singapore residents to 8,618. To date, about 24% (or 2,097) of these ...

Data source: https://www.dsc-clinic.sg/Patient-Care/Prevention%20and%20Education/STI/PublishingImages/2018%20STI%20updates%20for%20Website.jpgThe Singapore Department of Sexually Transmitted Infections (or DSC) released their 2018 statistics on sexually transmitted diseases/infections (STDs/STIs) ...

We are all aware of the serious nature of Covid-19 disease in Singapore, and the world at large.The most common presenting symptoms for Covid-19 disease, occurring in more than 80% of patients are:•Dry cough•Sore throat •FeverThese symptoms overlap with Influenza symptoms, which are:•Body aches•...

Influenza vaccines are released twice a year (Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere).The World Health Organisation (WHO) released the 2020 seasonal influenza vaccine recommendation for the Southern Hemisphere (SH). Due to a change in the composition of the H3N2 component in the new 2020 SH ...

The number of dengue notifications has increased to 2,894 in the first 8 Epidemiological Weeks (E-weeks) of 2020 compared to 1,626 during the same time period in 2019. The number of dengue cases had exceeded the mean + 2 standard deviation (SD) level since E-week 52 of 2019. The National ...

The last working day 24 January 2020 (Eve of CNY) 9AM - 1PMClinic re-opens on 28 January 2020 (Tuesday) 9AM - 6PM

The sexually transmitted disease/infection (STD/STI) mycoplasma genitalium (M. genitalium), which some news reports say could become the next superbug, is showing up across the U.S. •It’s a superbug because it’s a bacterium that lacks a cell wall, which makes it resistant to most commonly used ...

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for Screen for Life (SFL), a national health screening programme to encourage regular health screenings and follow up.Eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will receive an “Invitation letter for Screen for Life”. ONLY PAY $0 - ...

A press release from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported: The combined cases of syphilis , gonorrhea, and chlamydia reached an all-time high in the US in 2018 Half the STDs were reported in people between the ages of 15 and 24 Men who have sex ...

When should a sexually active woman be worried that she may have a sexually transmitted disease/infection (STD/STI)?If a healthy person is exposed to blood or potentially infectious fluids (saliva, penile, vaginal or anal secretions) from a person infected with an STD/STI, there is a real risk of ...