Round scaly ring, or dry itchy patch? How to tell ringworm from eczema in children, why the right diagnosis matters, and when to get it checked.

You undress your baby after a long afternoon at the playground and notice it: a scatter of tiny red bumps across the back of the neck, in the elbow creases, or down the chest. Is it heat rash from Singapore's relentless humidity, or is it a viral rash that needs a doctor's eye? You are not alone in asking. According to the Meteorological Service Singapore's 2025 climate report, 2025 was Singapore's eighth-hottest year on record — with the hottest June ever measured and 29 day

The June school holidays are almost here, and Singaporean families are travelling more than ever. But a sudden bout of food poisoning in Bangkok or a feverish toddler on the flight home can derail the trip fast. A short pre-travel consultation handles vaccinations, traveller's diarrhoea prevention, and what to actually pack — and it usually takes one short clinic visit. Here's the checklist our doctors walk every travelling family through.

Stomach ache is common in children, but some symptoms need medical review. Learn common causes of tummy pain and when to see a doctor in Singapore.