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Travel vaccinations by country destinations

Depending on the region you travel to, you are at risk of contracting the following diseases:

Recommended vaccines by travel region
Region Recommended Vaccinations
North America & Europe Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Typhoid
Middle East Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Meningococcal, Polio, Prophylaxis (Malaria), Rabies, Typhoid
Asia Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Japanese encephalitis, Prophylaxis (Malaria), Rabies, Typhoid
Central & South America Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Prophylaxis (Malaria), Rabies, Typhoid, Yellow Fever
Africa Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Japanese encephalitis, Meningococcal, Polio, Prophylaxis (Malaria), Rabies, Typhoid, Yellow Fever
Oceania Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies
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Vaccination requirements may vary in different countries in each continent. We strongly encourage that you consult our doctors for medical advice regarding specific travel vaccinations and immunisations required, at least four to six weeks prior to your trip.

To provide convenience for the busy traveller, selected vaccinations are now available online. All you need to do is to select your vaccination, receive an email confirmation, and call us to book your vaccine for a hassle-free health service. 

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Travel vaccinations

Flu Vaccines

lady with flu symptom Getting a flu vaccination before you depart helps reduces the chances of getting influenza, or the flu. It is a contagious viral disease that causes fevers, chills, runny nose, sore throat and muscle aches. This disease is spread by close contact, coughing or sneezing, and it can infect anyone.

As the flu virus is constantly evolving, getting your flu vaccination yearly is recommended, especially for the individuals listed below:

  • Persons above 65 years of age
  • Adults with chronic conditions of the heart and lung, including asthma
  • Diabetic patients
  • Children between the age of 6 months to below 5 years old
  • Frequent Travellers
  • Pregnant ladies

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Hepatitis A

liver and hepatitis a virus Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. The virus is primarily spread when an uninfected (and unvaccinated) person ingests food or water that is contaminated with the faeces of an infected person. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, pale stools, dark-coloured urine, loss of appetite, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This vaccination is recommended for travellers going to countries where hepatitis A is common.

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Hepatitis B

liver and hepatitis b virus Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is spread through blood, transfusion of blood products and sharing of bodily fluids. Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, dark urine and jaundice.

A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those travelling to Asia, South and Central America, or Africa. Pre-vaccination, an antibodies test is recommended.

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Twinrix

protect your liver from hepatitis with vaccination Twinrix is a combined hepatitis A and B vaccine that can be given as a convenient alternative for individuals who lack immunity to both hepatitis A and B.

Three doses will be given, with the second and third dose given one and six months after the first dose.

 

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Yellow Fever

mosquito causing yellow fever Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne infection. In urban areas, transmission is from human to human via the mosquito (Aedes Aegypti). The disease is present in Africa , Central and South America.

Vaccination is recommended for people aged 9 months or older, and who are traveling to or living in areas at risk for yellow fever virus in Africa, Central and South America. A proof of yellow fever vaccine may be required for entry into certain countries.

You must get the vaccination at least 10 days before your trip.

How long can my vaccination last?

The table below serves as a guide. Do consult with a doctor if a booster or re-vaccination is required.

VaccineDuration of Protection

Hepatitis A


Pay Online		10 to 20 years; no booster is recommended after completing 2 doses

Hepatitis B


Pay Online		5 to 10 years; Pre-vaccination, a serology test may be done to confirm if you are still protected.

Influenza


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Japanese encephalitis

Duration of protection is unknown. For persons aged 17 years and older, a booster dose may be given if the primary two-dose vaccination series was given one year or more previously and there is continued risk of exposure

Meningococcal

3 years

Polio

Lifetime (after a single adult booster)

Rabies

2 doses are required after exposure; serology may be done in certain situations

Typhoid

3 years

Yellow Fever

Lifetime

Frequently asked questions

Terms & Conditions

  • Prices are in Singapore dollars and inclusive of GST.
  • On the day of the appointment, person(s) registered for the vaccination would need to present their identification documents to our medical personnel for verification.
  • Items in the package are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, including unutilised portion.
  • A surcharge for a second appointment will be imposed if any of the persons registered for the vaccination, is not present on the day of the appointment.
  • You may transfer the service to another person.
  • Not valid with other corporate and / or government programmes.
  • Listed terms are subject to change without prior notice.

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