Our immune system produces immunity following vaccination, similar to how it would after a “natural” infection.

The difference is that you do not get sick first when you get the vaccination. Vaccines help strengthen your immune system and protect you from potentially life-threatening complications.

Hence, it is highly recommended that you and your loved ones get vaccinated according to the national immunisation schedules.

The following groups of people are more susceptible to falling seriously ill from infectious diseases:

1. a.Seniors aged 65 and above & young children
   The immune systems of the elderly may have weakened and may not function as well as they used to. For young children, their immune systems may not be fully developed yet.
2. b.People with medical conditions
   Adults and children with certain medical conditions may be recommended to get vaccinated as per National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) and National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS). This is because they may be at a higher risk of developing complications from an infection. Examples of recommended vaccinations are influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations. Check with your doctor if you have medical conditions such as diabetes and heart diseases.
3. c.Pregnant women
   Vaccinations can also protect pregnant women and the fetus, and this protection can also be passed along to the child during his/her early life. It is advisable to ensure that you are up to date with the recommended vaccinations before getting pregnant to prevent what is preventable. There are also vaccinations that are recommended during pregnancy such as the Tdap (Tetanus, reduced diphtheria and acellular pertussis) and influenza vaccinations. Pregnant women should consult their doctor on the vaccinations they need.

All vaccines, as with any medicines, can have side effects. Mild side effects, such as low-grade fever or pain and redness at the site of injection are expected and will go away on their own. Severe side effects are very rare. Getting vaccinated is much safer than getting the infections or complications that result from these infections.

Globally, vaccines are assessed by the relevant authorities to ensure they meet the required standards of quality, safety and efficacy before they are approved for use, based on the best scientific evidence available. Vaccines for use in Singapore are registered with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). Following approval of the vaccines, their safety is still closely monitored, and any safety concerns are investigated.

Yes. The National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) and National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) were developed based on recommendations of the Expert Committee on Immunisation, which comprises specialists from various disciplines such as infectious diseases, microbiology, paediatrics and public health as well as representatives from both the public and private healthcare institutions.

This committee regularly reviews the immunisation programmes in Singapore. The committee also closely follows the recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO).

The reason why Singapore is now free from many vaccine-preventable diseases is because of its effective and successful vaccination programme.

There are 3 convenient options:

• 1.Book a vaccination appointment with your enrolled Healthier SG clinic or preferred CHAS GP clinic via the Health Appointment System here.
• 2.Walk in or contact the clinic prior to your visit to request for the vaccination on your preferred vaccination date. Click here to find your enrolled HSG clinic or a CHAS GP clinic near you.
• 3.Make an appointment with the polyclinic via the HealthHub login page here. You will need to login with your SingPass.

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*Refer to the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) for the recommended age and medical condition/indication.

^#Applies to certain vaccine brands. Please refer to the MOH website go.gov.sg/vaccine-list for the latest list of subsidised vaccine brands.

Do note that if individuals do not meet the eligibility criteria for the vaccination subsidies, he/she will need to pay the charges as indicated by the clinic.

At Healthier SG-enrolled Clinics

For eligible Healthier SG (HSG)-enrolled Singapore Citizens, you can receive fully-subsidised ($0) vaccinations under the NAIS at your enrolled HSG clinic.

At CHAS GP Clinics

For Singapore Citizens who are not enrolled in HSG or have enrolled but did not visit your enrolled HSG clinic to receive the recommended vaccinations as per the NAIS, you can expect to pay no higher than the price fee caps after government subsidies as per the table above.

At Polyclinics

For Singapore Citizens who are not enrolled in HSG or have enrolled but did not visit your enrolled HSG clinic to receive the recommended vaccinations as per the NAIS, you will receive NAIS vaccination subsidies from 50% to 75%. Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation seniors will also receive an additional 50% and 25% subsidy from their subsidised vaccination bills, respectively.

At both CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics, MediSave can be used to pay the remaining co-payment cost for vaccinations under the NAIS.

Full subsidies* for vaccinations recommended under the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) are available at CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics for eligible Singaporean children who fulfil the age, gender and vaccination history requirements, and/or have the medical conditions/indications as recommended under the NCIS. Getting children vaccinated as recommended under the NCIS can be done together with Childhood Developmental Screening at recommended age touchpoints, which are also fully subsidised for eligible Singaporean children at these clinics.

BCG and hepatitis B dose 1 are typically administered at birth in hospitals. These vaccines are fully subsidised for Singaporean babies born to subsidised patients at the public maternity hospitals.

*Applies to certain vaccine brands. Please refer to the MOH website for the latest list of subsidised vaccine brands.

Individuals are advised to check with their healthcare providers on their child's eligibility for subsidies.

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Adults (18 years old and above)
Adults aged 65 years and above
Those aged 65 years and above are recommended to get the influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations. This group is eligible for subsidies at CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics. Influenza vaccination is recommended annually or per season to provide protection against influenza for the season/year. For pneumococcal vaccinations, it is generally recommended that all adults aged 65 and older get two vaccinations, one year apart for lifetime protection against pneumococcal disease.

For Healthier SG (HSG)-enrolled Singapore Citizens, nationally recommended vaccinations under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) will be fully subsidised at their enrolled HSG clinic.

Adults aged 18 to 64 years
For those aged 18 to 64 years, persons who meet the conditions below are recommended to get the influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations and are eligible for subsidies. Individuals are advised to check with their healthcare providers accordingly.

1. ●Influenza vaccination (18 to 64 years old)
   Recommended and eligible for subsidies if the individual has any of the following conditions or indications:
   
   
   1. ⚬Chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including asthma;
   2. ⚬Requires medical follow-up or hospitalisation due to chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), renal, neurologic, hepatic, or haematologic disorders;
   3. ⚬Immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications, HIV or other immunodeficiencies);
   4. ⚬Persons aged 18 years (as well as those below 18 years under the NCIS) who are receiving long term aspirin therapy and therefore might be at risk for developing Reye syndrome after influenza infection;
   5. ⚬Women at all stages of pregnancy; or
   6. ⚬Persons receiving Intermediate and Long Term Care (ILTC) services.
   Influenza vaccination is recommended annually or per season for all adults as the best way to prevent infection with the influenza virus, but only those with the above criteria would be eligible for subsidies.
2. ●Pneumococcal vaccination (pneumococcal conjugate 13-valent, PCV13)(18 to 64 years old)
   Recommended and eligible for subsidies if the individual has any of the following conditions:
   
   
   1. ⚬Cochlear implant or cerebrospinal fluid leak;
   2. ⚬Anatomic or functional asplenia (including conditions such as homozygous sickle cell disease and coeliac syndrome that may lead to splenic dysfunction); or
   3. ⚬Immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications, HIV or other immunodeficiencies).
3. ●Pneumococcal vaccination (pneumococcal polysaccharide 23-valent, PPSV23)(18 to 64 years old)
   Recommended and eligible for subsidies if the individual has any of the following conditions:
   
   
   1. ⚬Chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal or liver disease, or diabetes mellitus;
   2. ⚬Cochlear implant or cerebrospinal fluid leak;
   3. ⚬Anatomic or functional asplenia (including conditions such as homozygous sickle cell disease and coeliac syndrome that may lead to splenic dysfunction); or
   4. ⚬Immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications, HIV or other immunodeficiencies).

Children/ Adolescents (6 months to 17 years old)

1. ●Influenza vaccination
   Influenza vaccination is recommended for all children who are 6 to 59 months old (<5 years old). The vaccine is recommended annually or per season. Singaporean children that fall within this age group are eligible for full vaccination subsidies at CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics.
   
   Influenza vaccination is recommended for children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years old, annually or per season, but they are only eligible for the subsidies if they have a specific medical condition. Children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 with any of the following conditions are recommended to get the influenza vaccination:
   
   1. ⚬Chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including asthma;
   2. ⚬Require medical follow-up or hospitalisation due to chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), renal, neurologic, hepatic, or haematologic disorders;
   3. ⚬Immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications, HIV or other immunodeficiencies); or
   4. ⚬Are receiving long term aspirin therapy and therefore might be at risk for developing Reye syndrome after influenza infection.

   For this group of children and adolescents, individuals are advised to check with their doctor if influenza vaccination is recommended and if their child is eligible for the subsidies.

2. ●Pneumococcal vaccinations
   Pneumococcal vaccination (pneumococcal conjugate 10-valent or 13-valent, PCV10 or PCV13) is recommended for all children and fully subsidised for Singaporean children at CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics. Previously unvaccinated healthy children aged <5 years and older children with certain medical conditions are recommended to receive PCV. If the child has not been previously vaccinated, individuals are advised to consult their doctor to check if the vaccine is still recommended for their child.
   
   Another type of pneumococcal vaccine (pneumococcal polysaccharide 23-valent, PPSV23), is recommended for children and adolescents aged 2 to 17 years who have any of the following medical conditions:
   
   
   1. ⚬Chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal or liver disease, or diabetes mellitus;
   2. ⚬Cochlear implant or cerebrospinal fluid leak;
   3. ⚬Anatomic or functional asplenia (including conditions such as homozygous sickle cell disease and coeliac syndrome that may lead to splenic dysfunction); or
   4. ⚬Immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications, HIV or other immunodeficiencies).

   For this group of children and adolescents, individuals are advised to check with their doctor if PPSV23 is recommended and if their child is eligible for the subsidies.

The HPV vaccination is recommended for all females aged 9 to 26 years as according to NAIS and NCIS.

CHAS GP Clinics

Female Singapore Citizens aged 18 – 26 years:

• ●For Female Singapore Citizens females aged 18 – 26 years, (i.e. first dose to be taken from 18th birthday to before 27th birthday), the subsidised price fee cap of HPV2 vaccination at CHAS GP clinics is dependent on the type of CHAS card you hold.
  • ⚬Orange and Blue CHAS card holders: Temasek Foundation will fully fund the out-of-pocket costs at over 300 GP clinics islandwide under the Temasek Foundation-Singapore Cancer Society (TF-SCS) HPV Immunisation programme if the first dose is done before 30 September 2024. For more details visit https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/jabouthpv/
  • ⚬Green CHAS card holders: The maximum amount you will pay for HPV2 vaccination is $45 per dose. MediSave can be used to cover the out-of-pocket costs.

Female Singapore Citizens aged 9 – 17 years:

• ●HPV2 vaccination is offered as a school-based programme for Secondary 1 and Secondary 2 female students.
• ●HPV2 vaccination is also available and fully-subsidised ($0) at CHAS GP clinics and polyclinics.

Female Permanent Residents aged 9 – 26 years:

Female Permanent Residents females aged 9 – 26 years may receive the HPV2 vaccination at CHAS GP clinics, but it is not subsidised. The vaccination costs for HPV2 may be fully paid by MediSave. Please check with the CHAS GP clinic directly on the cost of vaccination.

Others

Female Singapore Citizens aged 27 – 45 years who have received their first dose of HPV vaccination before the age of 27 and have a valid Orange or Blue CHAS card can have their out-of-pocket costs covered under the TF-SCS HPV Immunisation Programme.

All other females are advised to check with your doctor about the vaccination and the associated costs.

Polyclinics

Female Singapore Citizens/Female Permanent Residents aged 18 – 26 years

Female Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 18 – 26 years may receive the subsidised HPV2 vaccination at polyclinics and may use MediSave to pay the out-of-pocket payment. The subsidy is based on individual means testing. Please check with the polyclinic directly on the cost of vaccination.

Medical practitioners are requested to notify the National Immunisation Registry when vaccinations are given.

Singaporeans who are born in 1996 or later are able to access their vaccination records via HealthHub with their SingPass. Those who are born earlier (i.e. before 1996) are able to access their vaccination records^ via HealthHub from November 2020 onwards. In the absence of vaccination records and if individuals are not able to recall their vaccination history, they are advised to discuss with their healthcare providers on their vaccination needs.

^ Records are only available for vaccinations under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), which were given on or after 1 Nov 2017, and notified accordingly.

In general, for individuals without fever in the past 24 hours and who have completed their isolation period, they can proceed with vaccination.

For vaccinations recommended under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), you may download the booklets here:
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For vaccinations recommended under the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS), you may download the booklet here:
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