Chicken Pox Vaccine in Malaysia

After an absence for about 1 and a half year, the chickenpox (Varicella zoster) vaccine is finally back in Malaysia. This time round, we managed to get the vaccine from MSD called Varivax. For those parents who want the vaccine please called 06-7677800 ext 1119 to book for an appointment.

Common skin infection among children in Malaysia : Impetigo

2. Impetigo

Can be divided into 2 types:

Bullous:  which causes fluid filled, painless vesicles usually over  face, body and arms and legs.

Ethyma: Usually painful, pus filled that turns into deep ulcers commonly on the arms and legs.

Caused by: Bacteria (Streptococcal or Staphylococcal infection)

Treatment: Antibiotics and local antiseptic cream or solution. (Please consult your doctor)

Common skin infection among children in Malaysia :Scabies

1. Scabies

Occuring over the webspace of the fingers and folds in skin and spread to other parts of the body.

Usually very itchy.

Cause by: Sarcoptes scabii , a mites infected by direct contact with skin of a infected person. Common source is children in school or playground.

Treatment: Permethrine 5% lotion. (Please consult your doctor)

References

1. Americal Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/contagious-skin-diseases/scabies#overview

2. CDC.  https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/index.html

National Immunisation schedule Malaysia 2012

Adapted from Malaysia Paediatric Protocol 3rd Edition 2012

Latest 2013/2014 Influeanza vaccine for children is out. Contact your paediatrician for further details.

The latest vaccine for Influenza for 2013/14 season for north hemisphere is out. Get more info from your paediatrician.

Onychomadesis: A common sequalae and concern for patients after Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

There is an increased number of pediatric patients presented with Onychomadesis, seperation of nail from nail bed after the recent bout of Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Malaysia.

It usually occurs 1-2 months after the HFMD episode and recovered spontaneously without any treatment.


The photos of onychomadesis of a few of my patients is shown below as reference:


                            

Latest Influenza Vaccine 2011/2012 is now available

The latest vaccine for Influenza Season 201/2012 is now available.

For further information, please kindly contact my clinic at 06-7677800 ext 119.