Keep up to date with your vaccinations!
Are you over the age of 50?
As you age, past vaccinations expire and your immunity wears off. This increases your risk of infectious diseases and you may experience more severe symptoms than younger people.
Protection against vaccines preventable diseases
Spread of infectious diseases can be managed by good health habits and hygiene., but the best way for prevention is to get vaccinated.
Below are 3 recommended vaccines for older adults :
1. Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
For people above 11 years, followed by 1 booster dose every 10 years thereafter.
Symptoms : Serious & contagious respiratory disease
Complications from Pertussis :
- Pneumonia
- Rib fractures
- Urinary incontinence
Recommended by Clinical Practice Guidelines on Adult Vaccination in Singapore
2. Influenza
1 dose annually for persons aged 65 or older
Symptoms : Acute viral infection where symptoms last longer & are more serious than the common cold.
Complications from Influenza :
- Pneumonia
- Sinus & Ear Infections
- Inflammation
- Worsening chronic conditions
Recommended by Ministry of Health
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Asymptomatic patients may display no symptoms of illness. Vulnerable people should get vaccinated against Influenza which protects susceptible people from, as well as exclude the Flu and H1N1 viruses should they start to show URTI or ARI symptoms.
a. Vaccination decreases the risk of co-infection with COVID-19.
b. Vaccination reduces the burden of respiratory illnesses in the healthcare system.
The latest Influenza Vaccine is now available. It protects against the Flu and H1N1 Viruses. Ministry of Health Safety protocols are adhered to at all times for the safe vaccination of you and your family.
* Importance of Keeping your
Vaccinations Up-to-date
Laurie Garrett: What can we learn from the 1918 flu?
In 2007, as the world worried about a possible avian flu epidemic,
Laurie Garrett, author of "The Coming Plague," gave this powerful talk
to a small TED University audience. Her insights from past pandemics are
suddenly more relevant than ever.
3. Hepatitis B
For adults without immunity or prior disease
Symptoms : Viral liver infection which causes acute & chronic diseases
Complications from Hepatitis B :
- Development of chronic diseases
- Liver failure
Recommended by Ministry of Health
How to determine which vaccines are necessary for you?
Here are some factors to consider :
- Are you over 50 years old?
- Do you travel often?
- Do you spend a lot of time outdoors?
- Do you have a new baby in the family, such as a grandchild?
- Does someone in the family have a weakened immune system due to a chronic illness or medicines they take?
- Do you have chronic diseases such as
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Liver disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cancer
- Chronic Lung Disease /Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) etc?
Be pro-active and take preventive measures during this COVID-19 Pandemic and continue to contribute as an active and healthy individual.
Romina Libster: The power of herd immunity
How do vaccines prevent disease — even among people too young to get vaccinated? It's a concept called "herd immunity," and it relies on a critical mass of people getting their shots to break the chain of infection. Health researcher Romina Libster shows how herd immunity contained a deadly outbreak of H1N1 in her hometown. (In Spanish with subtitles.)
Singapore National Immunisation Schedule - NAIS / NCIS / Flu & H1N1 Vaccines
NAIS & NCIS - Singapore is free from vaccine-preventable diseases like poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) because of our successful immunisation progamme.
Up to $400 per Medisave Account per year can be used for Vaccinations under the National Adult & Childhood Immunisation Schedule - Influenza, Pneumococcal (PCV13/PPSV), Human Papillomavirus (HPV2/HPV4), Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) and Chickenpox (Varicella).
A guide to vaccination for travellers for important diseases (in rural areas of high risk countries)
旅行者重要疾病疫苗接种指南（在高风险国家的农村地区）
Symptoms & Complications of Chickenpox
Symptoms of Tetanus
Infectious Diseases - Dengue Fever, Influenza, Hepatitis B, COVID-19
Reduce your risk of getting sick with COVID-19
- Make
sure your vaccinations are up-to-date.
People older than 65 years, and those with many underlying conditions,
such as those who are immunocompromised or with significant liver disease,
are recommended to receive vaccinations against Influenza and
pneumococcal disease (PCV). Click here for Vaccination schedules (NAIS/NCIS).
- Do
not delay getting medical care for your underlying condition because of COVID-19.
- Continue your medications and do not change your treatment plan without talking to your doctor.
- Make sure that you have at least a two-week supply of your chronic disease medications.
Symptom Checker
– How COVID-19 Compares with Other Illnesses
Information obtained from CDC & World Health Organization
Groups at Higher Risk for Severe Illness in a COVID-19 Infection
Comorbidities & Underlying Health Conditions in COVID-19 Patients with Complications
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Chronic lung diseases including COPD
- Chronic Kidney disease
- Asthma
- Dementia
- Chronic Neurological Disorders
- Cancer
- Rheumatological Disorder
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Chronic Hematologic disease / Haemoglobin Blood Disorders
- Liver disease / Hepatitis B Infection
- Malnutrition
- Immunodeficiency / Immunocompromised eg HIV AIDS
- People aged 65 and older
- 高血压
- 糖尿病
- 脑血管疾病
- 心血管疾病
- 慢性肺部疾病
- 慢性肾病
- 哮喘
- 失智
- 慢性神经系统疾病
- 癌症
- 风湿病
- 肥胖
- 抽烟
- 慢性血液系统疾病/血红蛋白血液疾病
- 肝病/乙型肝炎感染
- 营养不良
- 免疫缺陷/免疫功能低下，例如 HIV AIDS
- 65岁及以上的人
(Ref: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41430-020-0642-3.pdf, Dailymail.co.uk, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32320003/, Comorbidity and its impact on 1590 patients with Covid-19 in China: A Nationwide Analysis https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/early/2020/03/17/13993003.00547-2020
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Should you encounter any medical problem that you are unsure of, always consult your doctor or health care provider for assistance and medical advice.