Category Archive For "Health"
Wide Variation in Integrated Shield Plan Lifetime Premiums Revealed by MOH Comparison
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has released data showing significant variations in lifetime premiums for Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) offered by different insurers, where two individuals of the same age could end up paying more than SGD $85,000 difference in premiums over their lifetimes. Moreover, the premiums can vary considerably even for plans within the …
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Study Shows Long Covid Patients Have Higher Risk of Depression and Anxiety
In a study of 25,122 adults, long Covid patients are more likely to have depression and anxiety in addition to fatigue and fevers compared to others. Additionally, long Covid patients are also more likely to encounter more financial barriers while trying to access therapy. In this blog post by Pacific Prime CXA, we will be …
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Essential Guide: How to Protect Your Kids from HPV Cancers
An HPV infection, while most cases cause nothing more than harmless warts, can lead to various types of cancer such as cervical or vaginal and anal cancer in the event of more severe cases. It is an infection that can be spread through sexual skin-to-skin contact with someone who has HPV. In this blog post …
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What to Do if You Get Food Poisoning While Traveling?
Imagine this: You’re on a well-deserved vacation with your family abroad, when suddenly alarms go off in your stomach, signaling you to head to the bathroom immediately. This is known as food poisoning, a foodborne illness resulting from eating or drinking something contaminated with germs. Today, Pacific Prime Singapore will go over food poisoning, its …
Bed Bugs: Three Things Travelers Need to Know
Once existing as almost a myth, bed bugs have made their comeback as a global resurgence that has infiltrated France, South Korea, and across the United Kingdom. As 2023 draws to a close, experts worry that travelers may unknowingly bring these blood-sucking pests into Singapore. During an announcement on national television, the deputy mayor of …
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The Cost of Comprehensive Health Screenings in Singapore in 2023
Prices for checkups at Singapore’s public and private hospitals range widely. Checkups typically consist of a medical health assessment, physical examination, blood glucose test, and cholesterol test. We all know that prevention is better than cure, but how often we walk the talk and go for a health screening regularly is a completely different story. …
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What You Need to Know about Allergies in Singapore
Whether it’s itching, sneezing, or wheezing, most of you are probably familiar with at least one of the burdensome symptoms caused by allergies. Allergies are on the rise worldwide, affecting approximately 40% of the world’s population. Singapore is no stranger to the increasing prevalence of this global chronic condition. 13.1% of people in Singapore suffer …
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Public vs. private: what to expect from a Singapore hospital ward
When you’re seeking medical care in Singapore, usually, the standard and effectiveness of healthcare you receive will be your priority (as it should be). Fortunately, many public and private hospitals in Singapore offer excellent inpatient services and lodging that can often make your treatment and recovery a little bit more bearable. But just so you …
New Study to Help Take On Aging Population Challenges in Singapore
A new nationwide study has been set in motion to explore the health, social, and mental well-being of the nation’s senior citizens to provide valuable insights for new policies and programs designed for Singapore’s aging population. The study is the third wave of THE SIGNS Study. In this Pacific Prime Singapore article, learn more about …
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LASIK in Singapore
For too many of us, hindsight is the ONLY time we’ll be seeing 20/20. Whether you are rocking the classic plastic framed glasses or have decided to go for colored contact lenses, the fact that you need them at all is a reminder that our vision degrades as we get older. Fortunately, over the past …
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