Influenza vaccines help to prevent the flu, a common infection caused by influenza virus types A and B.
It takes at least 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, headache, feeling tired, muscle aches, sore throat and cough.
The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone and especially in people who are at high risk of developing influenza complications such as the elderly and pregnant women.
Influenza vaccines help to prevent influenza (also known as flu), a common infection caused by Influenza virus types A and B. It takes at least 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, do get your vaccination early. Enjoy these multi-dose rates with us.
Prevailing GST applies
CHAS subsidies are available for vaccinations completed at our clinics. You can check your eligibility for subsidised influenza vaccinations here.
Subsidies available
Group | Cost after subsidy |
|---|
Pioneer Generation
Seniors 65+ | $ 9 |
Merdeka Generation
Seniors 65+ | $ 18 |
CHAS Blue & CHAS Orange
(Adults 18-64 yrs/ Children 5-17 yrs with certain medical conditions) | $ 18 |
CHAS Green
(Adults 18-64 yrs / Children 5-17 yrs with certain medical conditions) | $ 35 |
Babies
(Newborns & Toddlers 6 m – 59 m) | $ 0 |
Kindly check your eligibility for subsidised influenza vaccinations here. MediSave can also be used to offset the remaining cost of Influenza Vaccinations for eligible Singaporeans (Citizens and Permanent Residents). For high-risk groups, up to $500/$700 per year per account can be used to pay for influenza vaccinations.
Who should receive the Influenza vaccine?
According to the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) and National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS), The flu jab or flu shot is recommended for everyone especially people who are at high risk of developing influenza complications such as:
Elderly aged 65 years and older
Pregnant women in any trimester
Persons with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or heart, lung, liver and kidney disease
Persons with lower body resistance to infections due to:
Conditions such as leukaemia, HIV, spleen removal, or organ transplant
Using medications or receiving treatment such as taking long-term steroids, certain cancer drugs or radiation therapy
Residents staying in intermediate or long-term care facilities
Persons aged 18 years or younger and receiving long-term aspirin therapy
Children aged 6 months old to 59 months
What are some side-effects that I need to seek medical advice on immediately?
Some people may feel faint after the vaccination
Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, slight headache, body aches or tiredness; fever of more than 38°C is not common
Information source: HPB, Last updated in Jul 2022
Please note that consultation and administering of vaccinations are strictly by appointment only.
