February 3, 2025
Understanding the Seriousness of Influenza: Lessons S’poreans can learn from Barbie Hsu’s Tragic Passing
The recent passing of 48-year-old Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛), also known as "Big S," due to influenza-related pneumonia during a trip to Japan, has shocked many and brought attention to the often-overlooked dangers of influenza. Her tragic death highlights the potentially fatal consequences of the flu, a disease that is frequently dismissed as a minor seasonal illness. For Singaporeans, this serves as a critical reminder of why influenza should...
