On Health Suites, Claressa Monteiro spoke to Dr Chan Si Min,Consultant and Head, Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, NUH about childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given parents’ concern over visiting hospitals and clinics during this time, is it still imperative to keep to the Ministry of Health shot schedule? We find out about delaying childhood vaccinations, compromises and possible dangers to children’s immune systems.

On Health Suites, Claressa Monteiro spoke to Dr Chan Si Min, Consultant and Head, Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, NUH about childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given parents&rsquo; concern over visiting hospitals and clinics during this time, is it still imperative to keep to the Ministry of Health shot schedule? We find out about delaying childhood vaccinations, compromises and possible dangers to children&rsquo;s immune systems.

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