Vaccinations
What is vaccination and why is it important?
Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (a vaccine) to stimulate an individual’s immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen. Vaccines can prevent or ameliorate morbidity from infection. When a sufficiently large percentage of a population has been vaccinated, this results in herd immunity.
Vaccination is the most effective method of preventing infectious diseases; widespread immunity due to vaccination is largely responsible for the worldwide eradication of smallpox and the restriction of diseases such as polio, measles, and tetanus from much of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that licensed vaccines are currently available to prevent or contribute to the prevention and control of twenty-five preventable infections.
As travelling for work and leisure becomes more common, there is a need for vaccination to protect oneself against the common infectious disease.Vaccines Available
- Hepatitis A & B
- Influenzae
- Chickenpox
- Typhoid Fever
- Tetanus
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella
- Cervical Cancer (Gardasil-9)
- Pneumococcal (Prevenar 13, Pneumovax 23)
- Rotavirus
- DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus)
- 5 IN 1 (DPT, Polio, Hib)
- 6 IN 1 (DPT, Polio, Hib, Hepatitis B)
- Yellow Fever
- Shingles (Zostavax, Shingrix)
- Covid-19 (Pfizer)
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Fully Subsidised
Childhood immunisations are fully subsidised for Singapore Citizens.
Home-based Vaccinations
Home-based vaccinations service available. Please email connect@pinnaclefamilyclinic.com.sg for details.
Recommended vaccinations as per Ministry of Health’s National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS).
Subsidies Available
CHAS subsidies are available for Singapore citizens who fulfill eligibility criteria such as age, gender, and vaccination history requirements, and/or have specific medical conditions/indications. Please present your ID and CHAS card at the time of the appointment for our staff to process the claim through the MOH Healthcare Claims Portal.
Home-based Vaccinations
Home-based vaccinations service available. Please email connect@pinnaclefamilyclinic.com.sg for details.
| Recommended for | Medisave | Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) | |
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| Flu Vaccination | All adults are recommended to take a flu vaccination yearly, especially at-risk individuals with weaker immune systems |  | |
| Covid-19 | All adults are recommended to take Covid-19 vaccine to provide acquired immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). | ||
| Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination (MMR) | Adults who have not received complete vaccination during childhood; school teachers, healthcare workers, unvaccinated women planning to become pregnant | | |
| HPV Bivalent Vaccination (HPV2) | This vaccine protects against the development of genital warts, cervical, vaginal, vulva and anal cancers caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in women and is recommended for 9 to 25 year olds | |
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| HPV 9-valent Vaccination | This vaccine protects against the development of cancers caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and is recommended for both females and males between 9 and 26 years old | ||
| Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccination (VAR) | Adolescents and adults who have never had chickenpox and were never vaccinated should receive two doses | | |
| Tdap (reduced Diphtheria) Booster | Women should receive 1 dose during each pregnancy | | |
| Hepatitis B Vaccination (Hep B) | Adults (18+ y.o.) who have not been previously vaccinated should receive three doses in accordance with Singapore National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) | | |
| Hepatitis A Vaccination (Hep A) | Adults and children who are travelling to high risk countries with inadequate sanitisation, or healthcare or laboratory personnel with Hepatitis A virus exposure risk. | ||
| Shingles Vaccination | Recommended for older adults, such as those 50 years of age or older who would benefit from immunity to shingles or those with weaker immune systems | ||
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20) | Recommended for elderly aged 65 years and above, and adults with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or low immunity |
Recommended vaccinations as per Ministry of Health’s National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS).
Home-based Vaccinations
Home-based vaccinations service available. Please email connect@pinnaclefamilyclinic.com.sg for details.
Individuals are recommended to take following vaccines (listed under Adult) to help safeguard from unwanted exposure to infectious diseases:
- Flu
- Covid-19
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Hepatitis B Vaccination (Hep B)
- Hepatitis A Vaccination (Hep A)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
| Recommended for | |
|---|---|
| Meningococcal Vaccination | Commonly referred to meningitis vaccine. For travel to parts of Africa and Saudi Arabia to immunise against meningococcal disease, meningitis and bloodstream infections. Required vaccination for Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages. |
| Yellow Fever Vaccination | Travellers who are travelling to or transiting through a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Tetanus Vaccination | People who has been in physical contact with soil or manure, and got an open wound or cut in the skin, or those whose tetanus vaccinations are not up-to-date |
| Typhoid Fever (Salmonella) Vaccination | People traveling to places where typhoid fever and salmonella is common, such as South Asia, especially India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh |
