Kindred Family Clinic - Yishun

23/09/2025

Influenza, commonly known as the "flu", is a contagious viral disease that can affect anyone, including healthy people. It attacks the respiratory tract in humans (nose, throat, and lungs), causing inflammation of the membranes. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly, and symptoms include high fever, sore throat, coughing, headache, muscle aches, and stuffy nose

At Kindred Family Clinics, we believe in early recognition, diagnosis and treatment of influenza. By performing a simple and non invasive bedside nasal swab, we aim to detect and diagnose influenza in its initial stages, esp since the treatment of flu with antiviral medication (TAMIFLU) works best when started within the first 48hrs after symptoms begin

It's widely established that flu antiviral drugs can lessen symptoms and shorten the duration of symptoms. Starting antiviral treatment shortly after symptoms begin also can help reduce complications. For adults hospitalized with flu, some studies have reported that early antiviral treatment can reduce the duration of hospitalization and their risk of death

To mitigate transmission, it's imperative that we get our flu vaccination shots annually, and that everyone practises healthy habits, good personal hygiene and be socially responsible!

Doctors have advised the public to maintain proper hand hygiene, wear masks in crowded settings, and get vaccinated at least once a year.

01/09/2025

Shingles vaccine (SHINGRIX) helps prevent shingles, caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. It is a 2 dose vaccination regime for life long immunity

The first symptom of shingles is usually pain, which can be intense with even a slightest touch. Other symptoms of shingles include rash, fluid filled blisters, fever, headache, chills etc. A relatively common but debilitating complication of shingles, especially in older adults is "nerve pain", called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which can be severe and long-lasting, even after the rash has cleared. Other rare complications include lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), hearing loss or blindness

Early vaccination is therefore recommended in older adults, such as those 50 years of age or older who would benefit from immunity to shingles

Under the latest vaccination subsidy scheme (VSS), Singaporean citizens >=60yo would enjoy subsidies, with out of pocket payments from $38 per dose onwards (T&C applies)

Feel free to contact/whatsapp or drop by our clinic branches to understands more about it tdy!

08/08/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy SG60 National Day

Our clinic branch will be closed today for the hols but will resume normal operating hrs tmr Sun morning at 830am as usual

Majulah Singapore!

30/07/2025

Currently, meningococcal vaccination is required for Singapore pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage. All Singapore pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage also need to be vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 prior to travel, in addition to meningococcal vaccination

Pilgrims are to ensure that:
1. Meningococcal vaccination: Pilgrims must complete their meningococcal vaccination at least 10 days before departure and provide proof of vaccination

2. COVID-19 vaccination: Pilgrims must show proof of either a single dose of the updated vaccine for the 2025 season, completion of primary vaccination series, or laboratory-confirmed recovery from a COVID-19 infection during the year 2025. And it is still fully subsidised for SG citizens, PRs and visit pass holders in Singapore

3. Influenza vaccination: Pilgrims must receive their influenza vaccination within 12 months before their travel date and provide proof of vaccination. Also, the gvt vacccination subsidy scheme may apply for those individuals deemed to be high risk for influenza infection and complications ie elderly >=65year old, or those with underlying chronic medical conditions ie diabetes, heart and lung diseases (asthma/COPD), liver or kidney impairments etc

At Kindred Family Clinics, we are accredited COVID-19 vaccine providers and will be able to provide the respective vaccinations accordingly to individuals who are travelling

Pls feel free to call or whatsapp our clinic branches for more details if needed!

16/06/2025

Sign up as a Healthier SG enrollee with Kindred Family Clinics to better manage your health at affordable subsidised rates

Targeting Preventive Care and Chronic disease management, any individual >=40yo are entitled to have subsidised access to vaccinations, basic HSG health screening, and chronic disease treatment (if needed)

Book your appointment online or walk in to our clinic branches for more details tdy

More than a million Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 40 and above have signed up for Healthier SG, but not all have followed through with their health plans.

13/06/2025

Kindred Family Clinics has just launched our own unique formulated brand of facial cleansers and repair creams for individuals with dry and sensitive or oily skins

Feel free to drop by for a consultation with our Family Physicians to understand how best to treat those hard to manage facial skin conditions today!

07/06/2025

Wishing everyone love and endless blessings on this festive day!

Our Yishun clinic will be closed during the hols, but will resume normal operating hrs tmrw Sun at 830am as usual

14/05/2025

There's been a recent spike in COVID-19 infection cases in Singapore. Individuals at increased risk of severe COVID-19 such as those aged 60 years and above, medically vulnerable individuals, or residents of aged care facilities are recommended to keep updated with their vaccinations

It's imperative to protect yourselves and your loved ones

Get your latest COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations at our designated clinic branches today!

Before this, only the meningococcal vaccination was required of Haj pilgrims from Singapore.

11/05/2025

Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Vesak and Mother's Day!

Our clinic branches will be closed tomorrow 12 May Monday for the hols, and we will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday 13 May at 830am as usual

Hope everyone gets recharged from the long weekend

02/05/2025

Our clinic branches will be closed tomorrow 3 May for the GE 2025, and we will resume normal operating hours on Sunday 4 May at 830am as usual

Make your votes count!

01/05/2025

Our clinic branches will be closed today 1 May for the hols, and we will resume normal operating hours on tomorrow 2 May Fri at 830am as usual

Hope everyone gets recharged from the mid week break!

18/04/2025

Warmest wishes for heavenly love, kindness, and peace on this holy and meaningful Good Friday

Our GP clinic branches will be closed tdy for the hols but will resume normal operating hours tomorrow 19 April Sat at 830am