http://www.hpb.gov.sg//studenthealth/default.aspx?id=4594Health Promotion Board: Health Topic: Student Healthhttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=6168Check out these useful materials, such as activity books, jingle and slides, on flu prevention targeting at children here. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:34:40 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=688It is important that parents are good role models to their teenagers by not smoking. The article contains practical tips on raising smoke-free teenagers.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=690The School Health Service (SHS) provides school-based health screening to secondary school students. This article provides information on the various types of health screening for secondary school students.Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=634The Nutrition Clinic in Student Health Centre (SHC) provides individualised and family-based programmes for severely overweight and severely underweight students.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=630The School Health Service (SHS) provides immunisation to primary school children students according to the National Childhood Immunisation Programme.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=632The School Health Service (SHS) provides school-based health screening programme to primary school children.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=654The Secondary School Oral Health Programme is a continuation of the Primary School Oral Health Programme and offers the secondary school pupils with a similar range of services offered in primary schools.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=652The School Dental Service provides basic dental treatment for all primary school pupils. All primary school pupils can avail themselves to the services provided at their school dental clinics upon their parents signing a consent form.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=650The School Dental Centre provides basic dental treatment for preschoolers upon parental consent.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=626The School Health Service (SHS) checks and ensures that all secondary school students have completed their immunisations according to the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule.Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=622This article contains general information on the Student Health Centre (SHC) and School Dental Centre (SDC).Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=542Parents play an important role in setting a good foundation for their children’s dietary habits. Find out more on practical tips for healthy eating and how parents can help nurture healthy eating habits in their children and guide them to make healthier food choices.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=526Starting your child off with good dental habits now will help him grow up with healthy smiles. Find out more on good oral hygiene habits and how to prevent tooth decay for your child.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=528A healthy and happy child is able to concentrate well in school and face challenges better as he grows up. Find out more tips to help your child build positive self-esteem and manage his stress and anger.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=524As parents, you may be able to help delay the onset and progression of myopia (shortsightedness) in your children. Get your children to take regular vision breaks and limit the duration of continuous near work they do. Encourage them to have good eye care habits all the time at home, at school or at any place! Find out more on eye care tips.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=506This article contains information on how to request for a medical report with the Student Health Centre.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=504This article contains information on how to change and cancel appointments with the Student Health Centre and School Dental Centre. A checklist of the documents to bring for appointments and consultations is also included.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=522Run by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, dentists and other health professionals, the Health Promotion Board offers a host of services and programmes through the School Health Service, the Student Health Centre, the School Dental Service and the various youth health programme development and outreach departments to achieve better health, growth and development for students in Singapore.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=520The Health Promotion Board (HPB) provides vision screening to 5 and 6 year old children (K1 and K2) in kindergartens and childcare centres. This is to screen for visual problems such as myopia (shortsightedness), squint or other eye conditions.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=508Sports and physical activity should be an integral part of a child’s daily routine, just like eating and sleeping. Such an approach would likely provide children with the holistic upbringing that parents strive for. Encourage your child to be active throughout the day. He should aim for at least 60 minutes of moder Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hpb.gov.sg/studenthealth/article.aspx?id=514HealthLine is Health Promotion Board’s toll-free telephone service, providing personal advice on healthy living and disease prevention.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT