Dr Jeanne Wong

26/11/2025

Join us this World Diabetes Day as we come together to build a healthier community! 💙
Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, together with our partners, invites you to a morning filled with free health screenings, expert health talks, activities and more.

We are honoured to welcome YB Puan Jamaliah Binti Jamaluddin - ADN Bandar Utama, who will be joining us for this meaningful community event.

📅 29 November 2025 (Saturday)
🕗 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 BU3 Community Hall, Bandar Utama

🌟 Event Highlights
🔹 Basic Health Screening: Cholesterol (RM10), Blood Pressure, Glucose, Uric Acid
🔹 Special Screenings: Hearing, Eye Health, Bone Density
🔹 Health Talks by Specialists
🔹 Booth Activities
🔹 Exercise Session
🔹 Lucky Draw Prizes!

🎤 Speakers Line-up
✨ Dr Ida Ilyani Binti Adam – Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician
✨ Dr Jeanne Wong Sze Lyn – Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Paediatrician
✨ Dr Malisa Ami – Consultant Ophthalmologist
✨ Dr Sharina Binti Mohd Razali – Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
✨ SRN Sufin A/P Khon Ah Tek & SRN Siti Nur Hidayah Abdul Samad – Wound Assessment & Foot Care

Scan the QR code or click the link below to register your interest today!
https://forms.gle/6pv3upkZDX2J6w6x6

Let’s take charge of our health together. 💙

26/11/2025

11/11/2025

💙 Diabetes in a Child – More Than Just Sugar Levels
When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, life changes overnight, not only for the child but for the whole family. It’s more than insulin and blood sugar checks, it’s the emotional, social, and financial challenges that many don’t see.

In my latest Hormones & Kids column for The Sunday Star, I share how families cope beyond the medical side...and why healthcare providers, schools, and communities all play a vital role in supporting these children so they can thrive, not just survive.

💠 November is World Diabetes Month, with World Diabetes Day on Nov 14 ,
a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and stand together with every child living with diabetes. 💪

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/hormones-and-kids/2025/11/10/diabetes-in-a-child-takes-a-toll-beyond-the-disease

02/11/2025

Common admissions these days:

🌡️ Influenza tops the list - high fever, cough, cold. Getting tested early and with antivirals (oseltamivir) can help reduce serious complications such as pneumonia in children.

😮‍💨 RSV bronchioliti ~ infants with fever, cough, wheeze and fast breathing. Always seek prompt or immediate medical attention if your baby is breathing rapidly even if still active!

🫁 Pneumonia (lung infection) persistent fever, cough and fast breathing.

🤢 Acute gastroenteritis , food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain

🤒 Dengue - A blood test is done if there is a clinical suspicion or persistent fever >3 -4 day

It’s definitely bug season again! take care everyone, keep those little hands clean and make sure your kids stay well hydrated and rested 🫶💖

29/10/2025

🌙 Life as doctors in the hospital — sometimes means working more than 16 hours a day, with on-calls that stretch through the night....Missing meals and running on little sleep become part of the routine. Yes, it’s tiring and stressful at times…
But moments like this — when our little ones and mommies are safe, healthy, and well — make it all worth it. 💕 Also always grateful for the amazing teamwork with my dedicated colleagues, nurses and all healthcare staff. 🌟💪💕

19/10/2025

Wishing all families celebrating a bright and joyful Deepavali! 🌟May the light of this season bring warmth to your homes, good health to your little ones, and happiness that shines all year long. 💛

18/10/2025

Most precious gift as a paediatrician 💝 — seeing a l child go home well, happy and smiling again. Thank you. 🥰🙏

17/10/2025

Protect your baby from RSV bronchiolitis. Nirsevimab is currently available in Malaysia

💉 What is Nirsevimab (Beyfortus)?

Nirsevimab is a long-acting monoclonal antibody that helps protect babies from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

Unlike vaccines — which help the body make its own antibodies —
nirsevimab works by directly giving protective antibodies to the baby.

How long it lasts:
A single injection gives good protection for at least 5-6 months, enough to cover one RSV season and to protect babies at their most vulnerable age.

RSV seasons in Malaysia
RSV circulated in Malaysia throughout the year but two peaks are reported : July -August and October to December

👶 Who should get it

Nirsevimab FDA is approved for newborn and children up to 2 years of age who are at risk of severe RSV infection.

CDC guideline recommends it for

All infants

15/10/2025

😴 Why Sleep Matters for Growing Children 💫

Adam, is 13. He wakes up at 5.30am every weekday to beat traffic to school. After school, he stays back for extra classes, has dinner late when his parents return, then does homework till 11pm — and only sleeps around midnight after some screen time. With only 5-6 hours of sleep everyday, he feels constantly tired, moody, and irritable...A familiar scene in many busy Malaysian families..

🛌 Sleep isn’t just about rest, physical, emotions and mental health — it’s also when vital hormones work their magic. During deep sleep, growth hormone is released — helping children grow, repair tissues, and stay emotionally balanced.

In addition, poor sleep also affects our circadian rhythm and the way our body secretes cortisol (the stress hormone) which can:
⚖️ Interfere with growth hormone release
💢 Affect mood, focus, memory
🍭 Immunity and energy levels

Parents must also be mindful its not just the number of hours of sleep but the quality. If your child snores loudly, sleeps restlessly, or remains tired despite “enough” sleep, conditions like sleep apnoea, enlarged adenoids & tonsils, allergic rhinitis, asthma, thyroid disorders, or obesity could be the cause — and should be checked.

🕒 Recommended sleep hours baru according to ages and individual, but generally recommended below
👶 3–5 years: 10–13 hours (including naps)
🧒 6–12 years: 9–12 hours
🧑 13–18 years: 8–10 hours

✨ Simple steps can make a big difference — keep consistent bedtimes, reduce screen time before bed, and create a calm wind-down routine.

Quality sleep = healthy growth, balanced hormones, sharper focus, and better emotional wellbeing.

📰 From my monthly column “Hormones & Kids” in The Sunday Star (every 2nd Sunday).
🔗 Read the full article online — link in bio.

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/hormones-and-kids/2025/10/13/why-your-child-needs-enough-sleep

14/10/2025

Influenza Season — What Parents & Healthcare Providers Should Know

I’ve been seeing many children with influenza lately. Some important reminders ⬇️

🤒 If your child is unwell
Fever + cough/runny nose/sore throat → test early for influenza.

👨‍⚕️ If symptoms are significant and there’s close contact with a confirmed case
Antiviral (oseltamivir – Tamiflu/Fluhalt) can be started even without testing, as tests can sometimes be falsely negative.

💊 Treatment window
Antiviral works best if started within the first 48 hours, but can still help if your child remains febrile after that.
If fever isn’t settling as expected → think about a secondary bacterial infection.

🛡️ Prevention is key
Get the yearly influenza vaccine — it takes about 2-4 weeks to build protection.

Also dont panic! Most healthy children above 5 and adults recover well from influenza. However always best to consult a doctor early to minimise complications. Let’s protect our little ones and those around them this flu season 🌡️💚

11/10/2025

Dear parents, due to unforseen circumstances, Dr Jeanne Wong will be on leave 13th-15th Oct. We are sorry for all inconveniences. Thank you for your kind understanding.

01/08/2025

More to come!
Providing the best care to the patienrs under our care 🙏