Dr Mohana Rajakulendran

17/08/2025

10/08/2025

This mural at Kampong Glam feels like a wish whispered for every child. 🌿✨

A wish for bare feet on grass.
For pockets filled with pebbles and stories.
For laughter that carries in the wind.
For muddy knees, messy hair… and a strong, joyful immunity.

This National Day, may we give our children the kind of freedom we once knew — to run wild, play hard, and grow roots deep in nature. ❤️🇸🇬

31/07/2025

I don’t just want to treat food allergies—I want to talk about them.

Openly. In your language. In ways that make sense at home, not just in clinic.

That’s why I said yes to sharing on Pesuvom, a local Tamil health show airing soon on Vasantham.

Yes, even if it meant stepping away from clinic for the day.

Yes, even if speaking in Tamil about medical concepts was tough.

Because awareness saves lives.
Because every parent deserves to feel informed and empowered.
And because food allergies aren’t rare anymore—they’re real, rising, and very often misunderstood.

If this message reaches even one more family who needs it, it’s already worth it. ❤️
Grateful for the chance to do more than just prescribe.

24/07/2025

Honoured to be named Most Caring Paediatric Clinic in Southeast Asia by the APAC Insider Business Awards 🏆💗

This little clinic was built on big love — for children, for families, and for the kind of care that listens and uplifts.

Thank you to every parent who has trusted us, every child who has made us smile, and every team member who gives their heart each day.

This one’s for you 💕

05/07/2025

If your baby is close to the age of weaning to solids, you have most likely read about or considered exploring Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) is a method of introduction.

BLW is a form of solid introduction that encourages babies to self-feed from the start, rather than being spoon-fed purees by an adult.

It’s a great way to develop fine motor skills in babies and encourage positive exploration of solids in babies.

However, as an allergist, here is my take on the impact of a pure-BLW approach in high risk infants (ie those with a family history of allergies or pre-existing eczema or a known food allergy).

1) Confusion about possible food reactions in infants with sensitive skin/ eczema

Many infants present with contact redness around their mouth due to smearing of solids.

It is important to recognize a possible local contact reaction vs a true allergic reaction to avoid unnecessary avoidance of foods setting your baby back on their feeding journey.

2) Delayed introduction to allergens due to lack of actual ingestion of such foods

With BLW, it is not possible to quantity a proper amount of allergen ingestion and adequate gut exposure of allergens on a regular basis.

This is due to the nature of self feeding where there might just be licks, spitting or spillage of the food.

As a result, there are occasional infants presenting with allergic reactions several months into their journey (when they finally consume a good amount!)

This can look very confusing to parents who think they have been consuming an allergen all along!

For adequate amounts of consistent allergen exposure, i would recommend traditional weaning alongside baby led weaning practices in higher risk infants for early allergen exposure.

Do consider a barrier cream such as vaseline around the mouth area before meals if you infant has recurring contact reaction which are confusing.

Here’s to a steady and smooth allergen journey!

31/05/2025

☀️ Doctor on Vacation 🧳

I will be away from June 4 to June 18, spending some quality time with my family and children!

Dr Mary Lim, Senior Paediatrician, will be available for consultations at the clinic from 11-18 June.

Wishing everyone a sunny and safe season! 🌿

💌 For more urgent matters, please visit the Parkway East Hospital Paediatric Urgent Care Centre.

17/05/2025

Thank you and Mead Johnson for the kind invitation to speak today on healthy toddler tummies and nutrition!

It was a joy to share insights on common gut issues in toddlers and what a healthy, fuss-free toddler diet can really look like.

I hope the roomful of enthusiastic parents found the practical tips on picky eating and gut-friendly habits helpful and encouraging! Here’s to happier mealtimes and healthier little bellies.

28/01/2025

✨ Attention Parents! ✨

I will be offering online teleconsultation slots during the Lunar New Year break for non-urgent cases such as:

🌿 Fever
🌿 Cough
🌿 Runny nose
🌿 Diarrhea

If your child is feeling unwell and needs medical advice from the comfort of your home, with home medication delivery, do book a slot with me online!

Stay safe and take care this festive season! 💖

28/01/2025

✨ Attention Patients! ✨

I will be offering online teleconsultation slots during the Lunar New Year break for non-urgent cases such as:

🌿 Fever
🌿 Cough
🌿 Runny nose
🌿 Diarrhea

If you’re feeling unwell and need medical advice from the comfort of your home with medication delivery, book a slot with me online!

Stay safe and take care this festive season! 💖

27/12/2024

🌟 Update for My Patients, Effective 11th January 2025 🌟

Dear families, after careful consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to step off all current insurance panels with effect from 11th January 2025. This means that, moving forward, the clinic will no longer be providing direct billing for consultations and procedures.

This decision wasn’t made lightly, but is necessary to ensure I can continue providing the high-quality care and attention you deserve. 💫

Newer and ever-increasing insurance limitations to coverages, alongside rising administrative fees, have made it challenging this past year to offer the level of service I strive for. This is especially so when it comes to long consultations for complex cases and allergy-related sub speciality evaluations.

I deeply appreciate 🙏🏻 your understanding and continued trust in me. I remain committed to working with you to ensure you receive the care you need and we remain here to support you every step of the way!

Looking forward to doing what I do best in 2025- simply being able to doctor as a doctor should! 💪🏻 💪🏻

21/10/2024

Raising Awareness: The Impact of the New RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Mothers

I’m pleased to share my contribution to a recent article in The Straits Times, highlighting the groundbreaking approval of a new RSV vaccine aimed at protecting infants through their mothers.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) poses a significant risk to newborns, particularly in their early months. With the introduction of the Abrysvo vaccine, we have a promising tool to enhance early infant protection.

Clinical trials have shown remarkable results: the vaccine demonstrated 91.1% effectiveness in preventing severe lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in infants during the first 90 days of life when administered to mothers between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. Even after 180 days, it maintained a strong 76.5% effectiveness.

As we move forward, I hope to see a significant decline in RSV-related illnesses among infants. This vaccine not only represents a critical advancement in maternal and infant health but also embodies our collective commitment to safeguarding future generations.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mums-to-be-can-get-jab-from-nov-1-to-protect-babies-from-viral-respiratory-infection

14/10/2024

🌍 Honored to share that I was invited to speak at a paediatric vaccine conference at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia over the weekend.

It was an incredible opportunity to share about the success of Singapore’s national childhood immunization programme and our country’s approach to ensuring the health and well-being of our children through effective vaccination strategies.

It was insightful engaging with fellow colleagues and exchanging ideas that can help us all improve immunization efforts across the ASEAN region. I learnt more about ongoing vaccination advocacy in Malaysia, and recent changes to vaccination policies in the Philippines.

It was heartening to meet so many dedicated individuals driving vaccination efforts across the ASEAN nations.

I look forward to doing my part in creating a healthier future for our children!