Ask Dr Christopher Seow about the causes, treatments and prevention tips for common viral infections in children.
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Dr Christopher Seow, Associate Consultant from Infectious Disease Service, Department of Paediatrics at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), answers your questions on common viral infections in children. KKH is a member of the SingHealth group. This forum is open from 4 Aug to 26 Aug 2025. To submit your question, please email to singhealth.healthxchange@singhealth.com.sg Please allow up to two weeks for your question to be answered. We reserve the right to choose which questions to answer. You will be notified by email if your question is answered and all answers will be shown on this page. We reserve the right to close this Q&A early. |
Is it possible to protect your child from falling sick?
From fevers to fatigue, viral infections often leave parents wondering: Which virus is affecting my child? Is it respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, COVID-19, or something else?
These common viruses each present differently - RSV typically causes breathing difficulties in infants, influenza brings high fevers, while adenovirus and enterovirus can trigger symptoms from pink eye to rashes.
Although most children recover well, parents naturally question if frequent infections are normal and what preventive measures they can take.
While most viral infections in children cause mild symptoms that resolve on their own, a small number of children may develop serious complications that require immediate medical care - how can parents tell the difference?
In this ‘Ask the Specialist’ Q&A, Dr Christopher Seow addresses your concerns about common childhood viral infections such as influenza, COVID-19, RSV.
Whether you have questions about the causes, symptoms and treatments for viral infections in children, or effective ways to prevent them, don't hesitate to post your questions. Submit them now!
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About Dr Christopher Seow
Dr Christopher Seow is an Associate Consultant from the Infectious Disease Service, Department of Paediatrics at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH).
His special interests include treating babies born with infection or develop them around birth, infection prevention and control, and caring for children who get infections more easily due to weaker immune systems.
Ref: G25 (ed)
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