{"id":2733,"date":"2021-04-23T16:56:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T08:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/?p=2733"},"modified":"2021-04-23T17:23:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T09:23:15","slug":"baby-and-child-vaccinations-schedule-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/baby-and-child-vaccinations-schedule-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby and child vaccination schedule in Singapore: What you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bringing a new life into this world is certainly not easy. That\u2019s why you should safeguard your little one against preventable diseases. The Ministry of Health (MOH) encourages all children in Singapore to get vaccinated based on an immunization schedule. In this Pacific Prime Singapore<\/a> article, we\u2019ll go over the immunization schedule for baby<\/a> and child, and what you should know about vaccinations in the Lion City.<\/p>\n

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Immunizations are important for your baby and child<\/h2>\n

Vaccinations protect your baby and child against vaccine-preventable diseases that can lead to serious complications or even death. Known also as \u2018booster doses\u2019, some immunizations require additional doses to maintain your child\u2019s immunity to the disease. However, bear in mind that if your little one has a weak immune system, they must avoid live vaccines like MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and oral Polio. It\u2019s always the safest to check with your pediatrician to address any worries prior to inoculation.<\/p>\n

Recommended Vaccinations Under the National Childhood Immunization Program (NCIP)<\/h2>\n

Below, you\u2019ll find the national recommendations for childhood vaccinations for children from birth to 17 years old. For more information, check out the National Childhood Immunization Schedule<\/a> (NCIS). Also, we\u2019ll do a quick rundown here on combination vaccines and optional vaccines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vaccine<\/td>\nVaccination Against<\/td>\nTime of Vaccination<\/td>\nBooster Doses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)<\/td>\nTuberculosis<\/td>\nAt birth<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hepatitis B (HepB)<\/td>\nHepatitis B<\/td>\nAt birth<\/strong> – 1st dose<\/p>\n

2 month<\/strong> – 2nd dose<\/p>\n

6 months<\/strong> – 3rd dose<\/td>\n

N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV10 or PCV13)<\/td>\nPneumococcal<\/td>\n4 months<\/strong> – 1st dose<\/p>\n

6 months<\/strong> – 2nd dose<\/td>\n

1 year<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis<\/td>\nDiphtheria,<\/p>\n

Pertussis & Tetanus<\/td>\n

2 months<\/strong> – 1st dose<\/p>\n

4 months<\/strong> – 2nd dose<\/p>\n

6 months<\/strong> – 3rd dose<\/td>\n

18 months<\/strong> – 1st booster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tetanus, reduced diphtheria and acellular pertussis<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n10 – 11 years<\/strong> – 2nd booster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)<\/td>\nPolio Virus<\/td>\n2 months<\/strong> – 1st dose<\/p>\n

4 months<\/strong> – 2nd dose<\/p>\n

6 months<\/strong> – 3rd dose<\/td>\n

18 months<\/strong> – 1st booster<\/p>\n

10 – 11 years<\/strong> – 2nd booster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Haemophilus influenzae<\/em> type b (Hib)<\/td>\nHaemophilus Influenzae Type B<\/td>\n2 months<\/strong> – 1st dose<\/p>\n

4 months<\/strong> – 2nd dose<\/p>\n

6 months<\/strong> – 3rd dose<\/td>\n

18 months<\/strong> – 1st booster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)<\/td>\nMeasles, Mumps & Rubella<\/td>\n12 months<\/strong> – 1st dose<\/p>\n

15 months<\/strong> – 2nd dose<\/td>\n

N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Varicella (VAR)<\/td>\nChickenpox<\/td>\n12 months <\/strong>– 1st dose<\/p>\n

15 months <\/strong>– 2nd dose<\/td>\n

N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Human papillomavirus (HPV2 or HPV4)<\/td>\nThis immunization is recommended for females 9 to 26 years old. Three doses are required and are administered at the intervals of 0, 2, and 6 months.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Influenza (INF)<\/td>\nAnnual or per season vaccination is recommended for all children age 6 months to <5 years old (6 to 59 months).<\/p>\n

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Annual or per season vaccination is recommended for children and adolescents age 5-17 years old with certain medical conditions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Note that immunizations for Diphtheria and Measles are compulsory by Law.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are combination vaccines?<\/h3>\n

These formulations combine vaccines against 4,5, or even 6 diseases into a single, convenient injection. Combination vaccines have been proven to be both safe and effective<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are a few examples of combination vaccines:<\/p>\n