Kindred Family Clinic - Kovan

22/10/2025

Recognition of symptoms (high fever, myalgia, bad cough, runny nose, sorethroat), early swab testing, and the appropriate treatment with Tamiflu (antiviral medication), coupled with regular vaccination and immunisation can mitigate the transmission of Influenza infections in our community

Stop the spread, and protect your friends, family and loved ones by being socially responsible, donning a mask if unwell esp in crowded places, and always practise proper hygiene daily

As we come to the end of the year, and start making plans for overseas travel etc, pls do not hesitate to book an appointment online, or walk in to our clinic branches for your flu shots today!

20/10/2025

Happy Deepavali! May the lights of Diwali brighten your life with love and positivity!

Our Kovan clinic branch will continue operating today from 830am-1pm during this PH, and will resume normal operating hrs tomorrow 21 Oct at 830am as usual

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.

04/09/2025

We are now a Heathier SG (HSG) clinic! Sign up as a HSG enrollee with Kindred Family Clinic (Kovan) to better manage your health at affordable subsidised rates!

Built to focus on Preventive Care and Chronic disease management, any Singaporean individual >=40yo are entitled to have subsidised access to (1) relevant vaccinations, (2) basic HSG health screening (Screen for life), and (3) chronic disease treatment (if needed)

For Healthier SG (HSG)-enrolled Singapore Citizens who meet the requirements under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), your nationally-recommended vaccinations will be fully-subsidised ($0)

Feel free to drop by to understand more abt the relevant vaccinations and HSG subsidy schemes. Either book your appointment online or walk in to our clinic branches for more details tdy!

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!

20/08/2025

In Singapore, a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows a person, known as the "Donor," to appoint one or more trusted individuals, called "Donees," to make decisions and act on their behalf if they lose their mental capacity in the future. This ensures that the Donor's wishes regarding personal welfare and/or property and affairs are respected even if they are unable to make those decisions themselves

Our family physicians at Kovan branch are accredited certification issuers (CI) for LPA

Pls do no hesitate to drop by or make your appointment online to secure your slots with us today!

09/08/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy SG60 National Day

Our Kovan clinic branch will be opening its doors and remain operational today from 830am-1pm as usual

Majulah Singapore!

31/07/2025

We are both MediSave and CHAS accredited! All CHAS, Merdeka/PG and PA card holders are entitled to enjoy government subsidies when seeking consult and treatment for either acute or chronic medical conditions at our Kovan branch (T&Cs apply)

In addition, individuals (young and elderly), who are eligible for certain vaccinations under the NAIS and NCIS (National Adult and Childhood Immunisation Schedules), are also able to enjoy greater subsidy when they receive their recommended vaccinations ie Pneumococcal, Influenza, Cervical HPV etc here