Dr Chong Kok Wee, Head and Senior Consultant of the Allergy Service, Department of Paediatrics at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), answers your questions about food allergies in children.
Dr Chong Kok Wee, Head and Senior Consultant of the
Allergy Service, Department of Paediatrics at
KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) answers your questions about food allergies in children.
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Is your child's food making your little one sick?
From mysterious rashes after meals to sudden reactions at school, food allergies can turn everyday moments into a constant worry for parents.
The most common food allergens are:
Eggs,
Cow’s milk,
Peanuts and tree nuts (such as cashew, pistachio, walnut, pecan, hazelnut, almond) and
Shellfish
In this 'Ask the Specialist' Q&A forum, Dr Chong Kok Wee answers your questions about protecting your little ones from food allergies - whether when eating at home or eating out!
Dr Chong is one of the authors of
Milly and the Milk Disaster, from
The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series.
Food Allergy Awareness Roadshow 2025
Date: 28 June 2025 (Sat)
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Heartbeat@Bedok (11 Bedok North Street 1, Singapore 469662) Come join us for a fun-filled family day out, to celebrate World Allergy Week 2025! Get to know more about food allergy from our experts from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Singapore Food Agency (SFA). For details, click here. |
About Dr Chong Kok Wee
Dr Chong Kok Wee is Head and Senior Consultant of the Allergy Service, Department of Paediatrics at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).
He specialises in paediatric allergy and his research interests include food and drug allergies in children, oral immunotherapy and allergy prevention.
Dr Chong is leading a team of doctors to develop a 12-book collection, The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series, that blends engaging storytelling with practical medical advice, covering various common childhood conditions in Singapore including childhood food allergies.
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