Ask the Expert Series: Childhood Immunisation

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your child will follow the old schedule during the changeover period

also govt polyclinics and hospitals

by law only the diphtheria and rubella vaccines are 'mandatory' but usually catch up vaccines will be offered prior to starting primary school for kids with missing vaccines. this is in order to protect kids with weaker immune systems and to promote community/herd immunity

yes developmental checks are usually scheduled around vaccine dates for convenience. usually a few days after birth, at 4 months, 6 to 9 months , 12 months and 18 months

in the past yes but not any more- none of the current vaccines in use in singapore trigger egg allergies

usually a short delay doesnt effect the vaccination schedule but if the delay is by a few months - depending on the vaccine, a new course may have to be started

I think rotavirus is not medisave claimable in polyclinic

Oh ya, forgot to add in the below 9yo. Thanks Dr Fahir