With travels picking up, so will influenza (i.e. Flu) cases. The latest vaccine covering for Southern hemisphere variants is here.
These groups in particular, our eligible for subsidies under the National Adult Immunisation Scheme because of their risk of influenza related complications
Persons aged 65 years or older;
Children aged 6 months to under 5 years (i.e. 6 to 59 months);
Women at all stages of pregnancy.
Adults and children who have chronic pulmonary or cardiovascular disorders;
Adults and children who have required regular medical follow-up or hospitalisation due to chronic metabolic diseases, renal, neurologic, hepatic, or haematologic disorders;
Adults and children with immunosuppression
Children and adolescents aged 6 months to 18 years who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and therefore might be at risk for developing Reye syndrome after influenza infection;
The above eligible Singaporean adults will receive means-tested subsidies with co-Medisave payment (no out of pocket cash) , and Singaporean children will receive full subsidies (i.e. free) for influenza vaccines under the Subsidised Vaccine List (SVL), when administered in line with the nationally recommended schedules.
These subsidies are available at CHAS GP clinics like Intemedical Kovan and Potong Pasir Clinic.
Book an appointment with us if you would like to get your flu vaccine