Kawasaki Disease is the top leading acquired heart disease affecting children in developed countries. It can affect children of all ages, races and genders; though mainly children under the age of 5. What makes it a nightmare for children and parents is its scarily similar symptoms to other children ailments such as a viral fever. This disease is easily misdiagnosed by doctors, yet it can be fatal if treatment is not received within 10 days of fever. There are a total of 200 new cases every year.

You can learn more about Kawasaki Disease! Kawasaki Disease Support Group Singapore in collaboration with the Department of Paediatric Subspecialties of the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, is inviting you to Kawasaki Disease Awareness Talk 2016.

Date: 24 Jan 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm
Location: Lecture Theatre, Level 1, Women’s Tower, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road
Cost: FREE (Please RSVP here)

(This date is chosen as it close to Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day, which falls each year on Jan 26.)

So parents, mark your calendars! This is your chance to ask the doctors any questions you have about the childhood disease. A Kawasaki Disease survivor will also be sharing about his experience with KD and how he deals with it through sports.