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Singapore to integrate Covid-19 vaccine into routine immunisation schedule
Singapore will add updated Covid-19 vaccines to its national immunisation programme from October 12, with inoculation services expanding to more than 600 sites across the island.
LSN Singapore ·
The Ministry of Health has announced that Covid-19 vaccination will become part of Singapore's standard immunisation schedule, marking a shift in how the city-state manages the virus as it transitions to endemic status.
Starting October 12, residents will be able to access updated Covid-19 vaccines at over 600 vaccination sites nationwide, including polyclinics, private clinics, and designated community health centres. The expanded rollout aims to make immunisation more accessible and convenient for the general population.
The integration into the national immunisation schedule reflects the government's long-term public health strategy for Covid-19 management. Eligible residents, particularly those in priority groups including the elderly and immunocompromised individuals, are encouraged to receive the updated vaccines as part of their routine preventive health measures.
Details regarding eligibility criteria, vaccination intervals, and specific vaccine formulations will be made available through official health ministry channels. The move aligns with international practice in countries that have incorporated Covid-19 vaccination into their standard immunisation programmes.