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Hong Kong family physician Natalie Hutchins has been inundated with calls since the city started rolling out its Covid-19 vaccination programme in February. Reassuring patients about potential after-effects of the different jabs is part of Hutchins’ daily routine, as people struggle to process the overload of information – from proven side-effects to conspiracy theories – circulating online. And she says most calls are from women. “There are a lot of scary stories circulating on the internet, about infertility, about the impact of vaccines on fetuses,” says Hutchins. “There is a lot of misinformation spreading about vaccines and women’s health, and that’s dangerous. “I try to reassure my patients by saying that we must focus on what the evidence shows,” Hutchins says. “And the evidence shows that these vaccines are really safe. But we understand it can be a tricky thing for people to get their heads around.” The science is constantly evolving, adding to the many challenges ... » Learn More about Why stop AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines because of blood clots? Women on the contraceptive pill take that risk daily

We Singaporeans just love to hate on two things about our island . One, that Singapore is expensive; and two, that there’s nothing to do here. Well, we’ve put together a list of free things to do in Singapore that’ll put both complaints to rest for good. Whether you love trees or thrills, history or hiking , this 52-strong guide has them all – one activity for every week of the year, in fact. Bookmark this page, lace up your shoes , and get exploring. 1. Go geocaching Think of geocaching as the world’s largest and longest treasure hunt, going on unseen right under your nose. Singapore is dotted with over 700 geocaches – tiny spots where a trinket or souvenir is hidden, along with a logbook detailing the names of all who’ve found the cache before. To join this treasure quest, all you need is a GPS-enabled device, the official Geocaching® app as your guide, and a sturdy pair of legs – many of these caches are very much off the beaten track. Kick off your geocaching adventure ... » Learn More about 52 free things to do in Singapore: Your boredom-beating guide for every week of the year