Influenza is a respiratory illness which is highly contagious. Learn more about the symptoms and the influenza vaccine.

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Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs usually caused by an infection.

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Chickenpox is a common childhood disease. Highly contagious, it is characterised by a fever and small, red, itchy blisters on the face and body.

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Mumps is a common childhood viral infection usually characterised by a swelling of the parotid gland. Find out how to diagnose mumps, as well as the likely complications and treatment methods.

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HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. AIDS, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, occurs in the later stage of HIV infection. A person infected with HIV can take up to 10 years to develop AIDS.

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With the number of diabetics in Singapore steadily increasing, how much do you know about this chronic condition? This article explores diabetes, its statistics in Singapore, its symptoms, complications and how it can be treated.

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The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Learn to spot the symptoms of eating disorders and find out the treatment options available to sufferers.

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What is herpes and is there a cure for it? Read on to learn about the contagious herpes simplex virus.

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Characterised by severe coughing spells that end in a "whooping" sound when the person inhales, pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious and deadly respiratory infection.

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Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a highly infectious viral disease that can be deadly. The polio virus, which can cause paralysis when it invades the nervous system, is usually transmitted through contaminated food and water. While there is no cure for polio, it can be prevented by immunisation.

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What do you know about Haemophilus Influenza Type B or Hib? Here’s what you need to know about the potentially life-threatening infection, which can easily be prevented with a Hib vaccine.

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Diphtheria is an infectious disease of the nose and throat that is common among young children. Diphtheria symptoms can lead to life-threatening complications, even death, in children who are not immunised.

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