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Our paediatricians offer both compulsory and recommended vaccines based on your child’s age and health needs. We also offer customised vaccination packages and selected travel vaccines available in-clinic. Speak with our team to plan your baby’s immunisation schedule with confidence. [Get Vaccinated Today\!](https://kidsclinic.sg/immunisations-and-vaccinations/#popupMakerMOjEmRP5iLm2Cz7P)   Newborn Vaccines Travel Vaccines Newborn Vaccines In Singapore, every child is required to go through a series of compulsory immunisations from birth to the age of 10-11. The purpose of these vaccinations is to protect your child from infectious diseases by building his/her immunity towards infections that can easily be prevented. Mandatory vaccinations are listed in the [National Childhood Immunisation Schedule](https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/nirp/eservices/immunisationSchedule) by the Ministry of Health, Singapore. Newborn babies usually receive their very first vaccinations while they are still in the hospital, shortly after delivery. Upon discharge, you should bring your baby to the paediatrician for his/her first check-up where your PD will run through the immunisation schedule. | | | | | |---|---|---|---| | **Vaccine** | **Protects Against** | **No. of Doses and/or Boosters** | **When is Vaccination Administered** | | Compulsory Vaccines | | | | | Bacillus Calmette-Guerine (BCG) | Tuberculosis | 1 Dose | At birth | | Hep B | Hepatitis B virus | 3 Doses | At birth 1 month 5-6 months | | DTaP | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough) | 3 Doses + 2 Boosters | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) 10-11 years (Booster) | | Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) | Poliomyelitis | 3 Doses + 2 Boosters | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) 10-11 years (Booster) | | Hib | Haemophilus Influenza Type B | 3 Doses + 1 Booster | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) | | Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) | Pneumococcal diseases (for e.g pneumonia, meningitis etc.) | 2-3 Doses + 1 Booster | 6-8 weeks 3 months 5-6 months 12 months (Booster) | | MMR | Measles, Mumps, Rubella | 2 Doses | 12 months 15-18 months | | Recommended Vaccines | | | | | Varicella Vaccine\* | Chickenpox | 2 Doses | 12 months onwards, given 3 months apart | | Rotavirus Vaccine | Rotavirus (causes diarrhoea, vomiting, fever etc.) | 2 or 3 Doses (Depending on brand used) | 2 months 4 months 6 months (if 3 doses are required) | | Influenza Vaccine | Influenza | 2 Doses (for children 6 months-8 years old) | 4-6 weeks apart Subsequently, it can be administered annually but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | 1 Dose (for children 9 years old and above) | At least annually, but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | | | Hep A | Hepatitis A virus | 2 Doses | 12 months onwards, 6 months apart | | Meningococcal Vaccine | Meningococcal | Depends on brand & child’s age | Depends on brand & child’s age | **Compulsory Vaccines** [Bacillus Calmette-Guerine (BCG)]() **Protects Against:** Tuberculosis **No. of Doses:** 1 **When It Is Administered:** At birth [Hep B]() **Protects Against:** Hepatitis B virus **No. of doses:** 3 **When It Is Administered:** At birth, 1 month, 5-6 months [DTaP]() **Protects Against:** Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough) **No. of doses:** 3 Doses & 2 Boosters **When It Is Administered:** 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 18 months (Booster), 10-11 years (Booster) [Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)]() **Protects Against:** Poliomyelitis **No. of doses:** 3 Doses & 2 Boosters **When It Is Administered:** 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 18 months (Booster), 10-11 years (Booster) [HiB]() **Protects Against:** Haemophilus Influenza Type B **No. of doses:** 3 Doses & 1 Booster **When It Is Administered:** 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 18 months (Booster) [Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)]() **Protects Against:** Pneumococcal diseases *(for e.g pneumonia, meningitis etc.)* **No. of doses:** 2-3 Doses & 1 Booster **When It Is Administered:** 6-8 weeks, 3 months, 5-6 months, 12 months (Booster) [MMR]() **Protects Against:** Measles, Mumps, Rubella **No. of doses:** 2 Doses **When It Is Administered:** 12 months, 15-18 months **Recommended Vaccines** [Varicella Vaccine\*]() **Protects Against:** Chickenpox **No. of doses:** 2 Doses **When It Is Administered:** 12 months onwards, given 3 months apart *\*The varicella vaccine can be taken together with the MMR vaccine in a combined MMRV vaccine to reduce the number of injections administered.* [Rotavirus Vaccine]() **Protects Against:** Rotavirus *(causes diarrhoea, vomiting, fever etc.)* **No. of doses:** 2 or 3 Doses **When It Is Administered:** 2 months, 4 months, 6 months (if 3 doses are required) [Influenza Vaccine]() **Protects Against:** Influenza **No. of doses:** 2 Doses (for children 6 months-8 years old) and 1 Dose (for children 9 years old and above) **When It Is Administered:** 4-6 weeks apart (for children aged 6 months old to 8 years old). Subsequently, it can be administered annually but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. [Hep A]() **Protects Against:** Hepatitis A virus **No. of doses:** 2 **When It Is Administered:** 12 months onwards, 6 months apart [Meningococcal Vaccine]() **Protects Against:** Meningococcal **No. of doses:** Depends on brand & child’s age **When It Is Administered:** Depends on brand & child’s age \*The varicella vaccine can be taken together with the MMR vaccine in a combined MMRV vaccine to reduce the number of injections administered. [Get Your Child Vaccinated Today\!](https://kidsclinic.sg/immunisations-and-vaccinations/#wow-modal-id-1) **Common Questions on Childhood Immunisation** [What is the difference between the 5-in-1 vaccine and 6-in-1 vaccine?]() The 5-in-1 and 6-in-1 vaccines are new childhood vaccinations that combine the vaccines for 5 and 6 diseases respectively. The 5-in-1 injection combines the DTap, IPV and Hib vaccines into 1 injection whereas the 6-in-1 includes the Hep B vaccine in the 5-in-1 combination. The latter minimises the number of injections your child needs to take. [Can I pay for my baby’s vaccination with the Baby Bonus/ CDA card?]() Yes. Childhood vaccines are claimable from the Baby Bonus. All our Kids Clinics are [Baby Bonus approved](https://kidsclinic.sg/pd-guides/parenting-tips/quick-guide-using-baby-bonus-scheme-childs-healthcare/) which means you can use your CDA card to pay when you come to our clinics to get your child vaccinated. [What are the common post-vaccination reactions?]() After the vaccinations are administered, your baby might have some reactions. These are the 2 most common reactions and how you can manage them. a) Fever It typically can begin within 24-48 hours after administering the vaccine. Some other symptoms you might observe is your baby might not feed well or he/she is cranky. You can give your baby some paracetamol to bring the fever down. For the MMR/MMRV vaccines, fever typically happens 5-7 days after the vaccine has been administered and your baby may also develop some rashes as well. The rash usually resolves on its own within 3-5 days. b) Redness or Swelling at the Site of Vaccination This happens to some babies. You can put an ice-pack over the vaccination site to help reduce the swelling and/or give some paracetamol to help with pain relief. The swelling typically settles within 48 hours. For more information, you can visit [Newborn Vaccinations](https://kidsclinic.sg/pd-guides/parenting-tips/newborn-vaccinations/) Travel Vaccines As the name indicates, travel vaccinations are recommended when travelling to certain countries/areas, and also dependent on the time of the year (seasonality). Here’s a quick overview of the various vaccinations recommended when travelling overseas, according to WHO.   Last Updated: May 2020 **When Should Travel Vaccinations be Administered?** Parents are recommended to visit the paediatrician as soon as travel plans are made so that you can vaccinate your child *around 1 to 2 months before departure.* Most of the vaccinations take 2 weeks to be effective and some vaccines require more than 1 dose. Vaccinations may be given earlier or with an accelerated schedule too. These are the travel vaccinations available at our [Kids Clinic branches](https://kidsclinic.sg/contact-us/): | | | | | |---|---|---|---| | **Vaccine** | **Areas that Require this Vaccine** | **No. of Doses** | **Interval Between Vaccine Doses** | | Hep A | Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania | 2 Doses | 6 months | | Hep B | 3 Doses | At birth 1 month 5-6 months | | | Influenza | 1-2 Doses *(depending on age)* | Annually, but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | | Yellow Fever Vaccine | Africa, Central & South America | 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* | — | | Japanese Encephalitis (JE) | Asia, Central & South America, Oceania | 2 Doses | Administered 7-28 days apart depending on age | | Typhoid Vaccine | Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Middle East, Oceania | 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* | 2 weeks before travel | | Meningococcal Vaccine | Africa, Europe, Middle East, North America | Depends on brand & child’s age | — | **Vaccine** [Hep A]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 2 Doses **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** 6 months [Hep B]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 3 Doses **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** At birth, 1 month, 5-6 months [Influenza]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 1-2 Doses *(depending on age)* **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** Annually, but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes [Yellow Fever Vaccine]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Central & South America **No. of Doses:** 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** — [Japanese Encephalitis (JE)]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Asia, Central & South America, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 2 Doses **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** Administered 7-28 days apart depending on age [Typhoid Vaccine]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Middle East, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** 2 weeks before travel [Meningococcal Vaccine]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Europe, Middle East, North America **No. of Doses:** Depends on brand & child’s age **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** — *Please do note that our clinics require notice in advance to order the JE, yellow fever, typhoid and meningococcal vaccines.* [Get Your Child Vaccinated Today\!](https://kidsclinic.sg/immunisations-and-vaccinations/#wow-modal-id-1) Newborn Vaccines Travel Vaccines In Singapore, every child is required to go through a series of compulsory immunisations from birth to the age of 10-11. The purpose of these vaccinations is to protect your child from infectious diseases by building his/her immunity towards infections that can easily be prevented. Mandatory vaccinations are listed in the [National Childhood Immunisation Schedule](https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/nirp/eservices/immunisationSchedule) by the Ministry of Health, Singapore. Newborn babies usually receive their very first vaccinations while they are still in the hospital, shortly after delivery. Upon discharge, you should bring your baby to the paediatrician for his/her first check-up where your PD will run through the immunisation schedule. | | | | | |---|---|---|---| | **Vaccine** | **Protects Against** | **No. of Doses and/or Boosters** | **When is Vaccination Administered** | | Compulsory Vaccines | | | | | Bacillus Calmette-Guerine (BCG) | Tuberculosis | 1 Dose | At birth | | Hep B | Hepatitis B virus | 3 Doses | At birth 1 month 5-6 months | | DTaP | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough) | 3 Doses + 2 Boosters | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) 10-11 years (Booster) | | Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) | Poliomyelitis | 3 Doses + 2 Boosters | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) 10-11 years (Booster) | | Hib | Haemophilus Influenza Type B | 3 Doses + 1 Booster | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) | | Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) | Pneumococcal diseases (for e.g pneumonia, meningitis etc.) | 2-3 Doses + 1 Booster | 6-8 weeks 3 months 5-6 months 12 months (Booster) | | MMR | Measles, Mumps, Rubella | 2 Doses | 12 months 15-18 months | | Recommended Vaccines | | | | | Varicella Vaccine\* | Chickenpox | 2 Doses | 12 months onwards, given 3 months apart | | Rotavirus Vaccine | Rotavirus (causes diarrhoea, vomiting, fever etc.) | 2 or 3 Doses (Depending on brand used) | 2 months 4 months 6 months (if 3 doses are required) | | Influenza Vaccine | Influenza | 2 Doses (for children 6 months-8 years old) | 4-6 weeks apart Subsequently, it can be administered annually but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | 1 Dose (for children 9 years old and above) | At least annually, but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | | | Hep A | Hepatitis A virus | 2 Doses | 12 months onwards, 6 months apart | | Meningococcal Vaccine | Meningococcal | Depends on brand & child's age | Depends on brand & child's age | **Compulsory Vaccines** [Bacillus Calmette-Guerine (BCG)]() **Protects Against:** Tuberculosis **No. of Doses:** 1 **When It Is Administered:** At birth [Hep B]() **Protects Against:** Hepatitis B virus **No. of doses:** 3 **When It Is Administered:** At birth, 1 month, 5-6 months [DTaP]() **Protects Against:** Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough) **No. of doses:** 3 Doses & 2 Boosters **When It Is Administered:** 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 18 months (Booster), 10-11 years (Booster) [Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)]() **Protects Against:** Poliomyelitis **No. of doses:** 3 Doses & 2 Boosters **When It Is Administered:** 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 18 months (Booster), 10-11 years (Booster) [HiB]() **Protects Against:** Haemophilus Influenza Type B **No. of doses:** 3 Doses & 1 Booster **When It Is Administered:** 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 18 months (Booster) [Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)]() **Protects Against:** Pneumococcal diseases *(for e.g pneumonia, meningitis etc.)* **No. of doses:** 2-3 Doses & 1 Booster **When It Is Administered:** 6-8 weeks, 3 months, 5-6 months, 12 months (Booster) [MMR]() **Protects Against:** Measles, Mumps, Rubella **No. of doses:** 2 Doses **When It Is Administered:** 12 months, 15-18 months **Recommended Vaccines** [Varicella Vaccine\*]() **Protects Against:** Chickenpox **No. of doses:** 2 Doses **When It Is Administered:** 12 months onwards, given 3 months apart *\*The varicella vaccine can be taken together with the MMR vaccine in a combined MMRV vaccine to reduce the number of injections administered.* [Rotavirus Vaccine]() **Protects Against:** Rotavirus *(causes diarrhoea, vomiting, fever etc.)* **No. of doses:** 2 or 3 Doses **When It Is Administered:** 2 months, 4 months, 6 months (if 3 doses are required) [Influenza Vaccine]() **Protects Against:** Influenza **No. of doses:** 2 Doses (for children 6 months-8 years old) and 1 Dose (for children 9 years old and above) **When It Is Administered:** 4-6 weeks apart (for children aged 6 months old to 8 years old). Subsequently, it can be administered annually but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. [Hep A]() **Protects Against:** Hepatitis A virus **No. of doses:** 2 **When It Is Administered:** 12 months onwards, 6 months apart [Meningococcal Vaccine]() **Protects Against:** Meningococcal **No. of doses:** Depends on brand & child's age **When It Is Administered:** Depends on brand & child's age \*The varicella vaccine can be taken together with the MMR vaccine in a combined MMRV vaccine to reduce the number of injections administered. [Get Your Child Vaccinated Today\!](https://kidsclinic.sg/immunisations-and-vaccinations/#popupMakerMOjEmRP5iLm2Cz7P) **Common Questions on Childhood Immunisation** [What is the difference between the 5-in-1 vaccine and 6-in-1 vaccine?]() The 5-in-1 and 6-in-1 vaccines are new childhood vaccinations that combine the vaccines for 5 and 6 diseases respectively. The 5-in-1 injection combines the DTap, IPV and Hib vaccines into 1 injection whereas the 6-in-1 includes the Hep B vaccine in the 5-in-1 combination. The latter minimises the number of injections your child needs to take. [Can I pay for my baby’s vaccination with the Baby Bonus/ CDA card?]() Yes. Childhood vaccines are claimable from the Baby Bonus. All our Kids Clinics are [Baby Bonus approved](https://kidsclinic.sg/pd-guides/parenting-tips/quick-guide-using-baby-bonus-scheme-childs-healthcare/) which means you can use your CDA card to pay when you come to our clinics to get your child vaccinated. [What are the common post-vaccination reactions?]() After the vaccinations are administered, your baby might have some reactions. These are the 2 most common reactions and how you can manage them. a) Fever It typically can begin within 24-48 hours after administering the vaccine. Some other symptoms you might observe is your baby might not feed well or he/she is cranky. You can give your baby some paracetamol to bring the fever down. For the MMR/MMRV vaccines, fever typically happens 5-7 days after the vaccine has been administered and your baby may also develop some rashes as well. The rash usually resolves on its own within 3-5 days. b) Redness or Swelling at the Site of Vaccination This happens to some babies. You can put an ice-pack over the vaccination site to help reduce the swelling and/or give some paracetamol to help with pain relief. The swelling typically settles within 48 hours. For more information, you can visit [Newborn Vaccinations](https://kidsclinic.sg/pd-guides/parenting-tips/newborn-vaccinations/) As the name indicates, travel vaccinations are recommended when travelling to certain countries/areas, and also dependent on the time of the year (seasonality). Here’s a quick overview of the various vaccinations recommended when travelling overseas, according to WHO.   Last Updated: May 2020 **When Should Travel Vaccinations be Administered?** Parents are recommended to visit the paediatrician as soon as travel plans are made so that you can vaccinate your child *around 1 to 2 months before departure.* Most of the vaccinations take 2 weeks to be effective and some vaccines require more than 1 dose. Vaccinations may be given earlier or with an accelerated schedule too. These are the travel vaccinations available at our [Kids Clinic branches](https://kidsclinic.sg/contact-us/): | | | | | |---|---|---|---| | **Vaccine** | **Areas that Require this Vaccine** | **No. of Doses** | **Interval Between Vaccine Doses** | | Hep A | Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania | 2 Doses | 6 months | | Hep B | 3 Doses | At birth 1 month 5-6 months | | | Influenza | 1-2 Doses *(depending on age)* | Annually, but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | | Yellow Fever Vaccine | Africa, Central & South America | 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* | — | | Japanese Encephalitis (JE) | Asia, Central & South America, Oceania | 2 Doses | Administered 7-28 days apart depending on age | | Typhoid Vaccine | Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Middle East, Oceania | 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* | 2 weeks before travel | | Meningococcal Vaccine | Africa, Europe, Middle East, North America | Depends on brand & child's age | — | **Vaccine** [Hep A]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 2 Doses **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** 6 months [Hep B]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 3 Doses **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** At birth, 1 month, 5-6 months [Influenza]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 1-2 Doses *(depending on age)* **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** Annually, but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes [Yellow Fever Vaccine]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Central & South America **No. of Doses:** 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** — [Japanese Encephalitis (JE)]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Asia, Central & South America, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 2 Doses **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** Administered 7-28 days apart depending on age [Typhoid Vaccine]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Middle East, Oceania **No. of Doses:** 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** 2 weeks before travel [Meningococcal Vaccine]() **Areas that Require this Vaccine:** Africa, Europe, Middle East, North America **No. of Doses:** Depends on brand & child's age **Interval Between Vaccine Doses:** — *Please do note that our clinics require notice in advance to order the JE, yellow fever, typhoid and meningococcal vaccines.* [Get Your Child Vaccinated Today\!](https://kidsclinic.sg/immunisations-and-vaccinations/#popupMakerMOjEmRP5iLm2Cz7P) ### Useful Links - [About Us](https://kidsclinic.sg/about/) - [Our Locations](https://kidsclinic.sg/contact-us/) - [Night & Sunday Clinics](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-night-and-sunday-clinics/) - [Services](https://kidsclinic.sg/paediatric-services/) - [Immunisation & Vaccinations](https://kidsclinic.sg/immunisations-and-vaccinations/) - [Sitemap](https://kidsclinic.sg/sitemap/) ### Our Doctors - [Dr Chua Xiuzhen](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-doctors/dr-chua-xiuzhen/) - [Dr Dave Ong](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-doctors/dr-dave-ong/) - [Dr Heng Siok Kheng](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-doctors/dr-heng-siok-kheng/) - [Dr Oh Meng Choo](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-doctors/dr-oh-meng-choo/) - [Dr Leo Deng Jin (Coming soon)](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-doctors/dr-leo-deng-jin) - [Dr Simon Ng](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-doctors/dr-simon-ng) - [Dr Wendy Sinnathamby](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-doctors/dr-wendy-sinnathamby/) - [Dr Tang Chien Her](https://kidsclinic.sg/our-doctors/dr-tang-chien-her/) ### Blog - [Parenting Tips](https://kidsclinic.sg/pd-guides/parenting-tips/) - [Health Topics A to Z](https://kidsclinic.sg/pd-guides/health-topics/) - [Newborn Care Guide](https://kidsclinic.sg/pd-guides/mumsdiary/) ### Contact Details - [Bishan: bishan@kidsclinic.sg](mailto:bishan@kidsclinic.sg) - [Bukit Batok: bukitbatok@kidsclinic.sg (Coming soon)](mailto:bukitbatok@kidsclinic.sg) - [Mount Alvernia: mtaclinic@kidsclinic.sg](mailto:mtaclinic@kidsclinic.sg) - [Punggol](https://kidsclinic.sg/punggol-clinic/): [punggol@kidsclinic.sg](mailto:punggol@kidsclinic.sg) - [Sengkang: sengkang@kidsclinic.sg](mailto:sengkang@kidsclinic.sg) - [Tampines](https://kidsclinic.sg/tampines-clinic/): [tampines@kidsclinic.sg](mailto:tampines@kidsclinic.sg) - [Toa Payoh: toapayoh@kidsclinic.sg](mailto:toapayoh@kidsclinic.sg) ### Follow Us On [](https://smg.sg/) Incorporated in 2005, Singapore Medical Group (SMG) is a healthcare organisation with a network of private specialist providers across four established pillars - Aesthetics, Diagnostic Imaging & Screening, Oncology and Women's & Children's Health. 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Newborn Vaccines Travel Vaccines In Singapore, every child is required to go through a series of compulsory immunisations from birth to the age of 10-11. The purpose of these vaccinations is to protect your child from infectious diseases by building his/her immunity towards infections that can easily be prevented. Mandatory vaccinations are listed in the [National Childhood Immunisation Schedule](https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/nirp/eservices/immunisationSchedule) by the Ministry of Health, Singapore. Newborn babies usually receive their very first vaccinations while they are still in the hospital, shortly after delivery. Upon discharge, you should bring your baby to the paediatrician for his/her first check-up where your PD will run through the immunisation schedule. | | | | | |---|---|---|---| | **Vaccine** | **Protects Against** | **No. of Doses and/or Boosters** | **When is Vaccination Administered** | | Compulsory Vaccines | | | | | Bacillus Calmette-Guerine (BCG) | Tuberculosis | 1 Dose | At birth | | Hep B | Hepatitis B virus | 3 Doses | At birth 1 month 5-6 months | | DTaP | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough) | 3 Doses + 2 Boosters | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) 10-11 years (Booster) | | Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) | Poliomyelitis | 3 Doses + 2 Boosters | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) 10-11 years (Booster) | | Hib | Haemophilus Influenza Type B | 3 Doses + 1 Booster | 3 months 4 months 5 months 18 months (Booster) | | Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) | Pneumococcal diseases (for e.g pneumonia, meningitis etc.) | 2-3 Doses + 1 Booster | 6-8 weeks 3 months 5-6 months 12 months (Booster) | | MMR | Measles, Mumps, Rubella | 2 Doses | 12 months 15-18 months | | Recommended Vaccines | | | | | Varicella Vaccine\* | Chickenpox | 2 Doses | 12 months onwards, given 3 months apart | | Rotavirus Vaccine | Rotavirus (causes diarrhoea, vomiting, fever etc.) | 2 or 3 Doses (Depending on brand used) | 2 months 4 months 6 months (if 3 doses are required) | | Influenza Vaccine | Influenza | 2 Doses (for children 6 months-8 years old) | 4-6 weeks apart Subsequently, it can be administered annually but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | 1 Dose (for children 9 years old and above) | At least annually, but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | | | Hep A | Hepatitis A virus | 2 Doses | 12 months onwards, 6 months apart | | Meningococcal Vaccine | Meningococcal | Depends on brand & child's age | Depends on brand & child's age | **Compulsory Vaccines** **Recommended Vaccines** \*The varicella vaccine can be taken together with the MMR vaccine in a combined MMRV vaccine to reduce the number of injections administered. **Common Questions on Childhood Immunisation** As the name indicates, travel vaccinations are recommended when travelling to certain countries/areas, and also dependent on the time of the year (seasonality). Here’s a quick overview of the various vaccinations recommended when travelling overseas, according to WHO.  Last Updated: May 2020 **When Should Travel Vaccinations be Administered?** Parents are recommended to visit the paediatrician as soon as travel plans are made so that you can vaccinate your child *around 1 to 2 months before departure.* Most of the vaccinations take 2 weeks to be effective and some vaccines require more than 1 dose. Vaccinations may be given earlier or with an accelerated schedule too. These are the travel vaccinations available at our [Kids Clinic branches](https://kidsclinic.sg/contact-us/): | | | | | |---|---|---|---| | **Vaccine** | **Areas that Require this Vaccine** | **No. of Doses** | **Interval Between Vaccine Doses** | | Hep A | Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania | 2 Doses | 6 months | | Hep B | 3 Doses | At birth 1 month 5-6 months | | | Influenza | 1-2 Doses *(depending on age)* | Annually, but can be more comprehensively given every 6 months whenever strain changes. | | | Yellow Fever Vaccine | Africa, Central & South America | 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* | — | | Japanese Encephalitis (JE) | Asia, Central & South America, Oceania | 2 Doses | Administered 7-28 days apart depending on age | | Typhoid Vaccine | Africa, Asia, Central & South America, Middle East, Oceania | 1 Dose *(Booster only if necessary)* | 2 weeks before travel | | Meningococcal Vaccine | Africa, Europe, Middle East, North America | Depends on brand & child's age | — | **Vaccine** *Please do note that our clinics require notice in advance to order the JE, yellow fever, typhoid and meningococcal vaccines.* [](https://smg.sg/) Incorporated in 2005, Singapore Medical Group (SMG) is a healthcare organisation with a network of private specialist providers across four established pillars - Aesthetics, Diagnostic Imaging & Screening, Oncology and Women's & Children's Health. 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