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People using the self-test kits will use an oral swab for testing, and results can be obtained within 20 to 40 minutes.
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HIV self-test swab kits to go on sale from Aug 1

The goal of the initial phase of the strategy is to slow the spread of the disease, administration officials said.
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US steps up fight against monkeypox

Singaporeans should still take their Covid-19 booster jabs even if they have been previously infected with the virus
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Should I get a booster jab even after getting infected?

Active Health will introduce several new programmes over the next six months.
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More access to coaches, facilities to keep us healthy

Monkeypox's clades have been particularly controversial because they are named after African regions.
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Why monkeypox may soon get a new name

Singapore is experiencing a spike in Covid-19 community infections that are largely driven by newer Omicron variants.
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All you need to know about Omicron and the Covid-19 spike here

Moderna has been studying this so-called bivalent vaccine, known as mRNA-1273.214.
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Updated vaccine protects against latest subvariants: Moderna

Singapore enters the traditional peak dengue season from June to October.
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What are the signs my dengue infection may turn severe?

South Korea said diagnostic tests were being conducted on the suspected cases.
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S. Korea reports first two monkeypox cases

    Kristal Yong's mother, Madam Lim Hwee Ping, said she first discovered what seemed to be a small "pimple" near Kristal's eye.
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    Girl, 11, with eye tumour to get invasive radiation therapy

    MOH said it will conduct a risk-benefit evaluation of the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for younger children.
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    MOH studying use of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for kids under 5

    As of June 10, all those aged 50 and older are eligible for the second Covid-19 vaccine booster dose.
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    Should I get my second Covid-19 booster jab?

    Among all conditions, the risk of developing acute pulmonary embolism - a clot in an artery of the lung - increased the most.
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    Risk of blood clots in lungs doubled for Covid-19 survivors

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    No immediate need for mass monkeypox vaccinations: WHO

    The JTVCs conduct both antigen rapid tests and polymerase chain reaction tests.
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    New centres offer both Covid-19 testing and vaccination

    Research has shown that ultrasonic repellents do not work on mosquitoes, though certain plant extracts have exhibited repelling properties.
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    Do citronella, ultrasonic repellents keep mosquitoes away?

    Human-to-human transmission of monkeypox, while possible, is limited, said MOH.
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    No new monkeypox cases here, but MOH calls for vigilance

    Monkeypox kills up to 10% of those infected, smallpox vaccine may stop it
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    What you need to know about monkeypox now

    Ms Tan Lee Lian said her disease might have gone unnoticed for longer, had she not decided to undergo a full body health screening.
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    Young mother of twins shocked by cervical cancer diagnosis

    MOH will step up local surveillance efforts and continue monitoring the spread of BA.4 and BA.5 in Singapore.
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    New Omicron sub variants are no cause for undue alarm: Experts

    Experts say going back to the office is not something to be feared as long as people do so with an open mind.
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    Return to the office: How to deal with bad bosses and 'social rust'

    The new vaccine by Novavax will start to be administered from May 18, 2022.
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    Eligible ones can book appointments for Nuvaxovid vaccine