Paediatrics
Paediatric Care: Vaccinations, Growth, and Peace of Mind
By Content Writer, Dunman Medical Clinic
Paediatricians focus on the specific ways children's bodies grow, develop, and get sick differently from adults. Regular paediatric visits track growth and developmental milestones, keep vaccinations on schedule, and give parents a trusted point of contact for the everyday questions that come with raising a child — many of which don't need a clinic visit at all, but are easier to ask when you already have a relationship with a doctor.
Practical tips
Keep the vaccination schedule visible
Singapore's National Childhood Immunisation Schedule has specific windows for each vaccine. A missed dose isn't an emergency, but catching up promptly matters.
Track growth, not just weight
Height, weight, and head circumference (in infants) are plotted together over time. A single measurement means less than the trend across visits.
Note down feeding and sleep patterns before the visit
For infants and toddlers, changes in feeding, sleep, or stool patterns are often the most useful diagnostic clues — jot them down beforehand.
Bring a list of questions, even 'small' ones
Rashes, picky eating, tantrums, screen time — these are common paediatric visit topics, not just acute illness. No question is too minor to ask.
When to see a doctor
Seek prompt care for high or persistent fever in infants, breathing difficulty, refusal to feed, unusual lethargy, or any injury involving the head. For non-urgent concerns, routine visits are a good time to raise development, feeding, or behavioural questions.
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