Ask the Expert Series: Childhood Immunisation

From 1 November 2020, vaccinations against Chickenpox and Pneumococcal Disease, as well as childhood developmental screening will be made free for eligible Singapore children at all Community Health Assistance Scheme (CHAS) and General Practitioner (GP) clinics and polyclinics. Read here for more information: https://sg.theasianparent.com/enhanced-subsidies Thus, we have invited Dr Fahir - Director, Medical Services from Speedoc to answer all your questions about Childhood Immunisation 👶🏻💉 So start commenting questions you would like to ask for the upcoming session!

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Are there any new/latest vaccinations you’ll recommend?

Fahir Khiard

Protector of 1 superhero magician

4y ago

well the HPV vaccination is a newer vaccination which is strongly encouraged. apart from that - the annual influenza vaccine is very useful!

VIP Member

hello,are there any other vaccine that you recommend?

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Fahir Khiard

Protector of 1 superhero magician

4y ago

for any specific questions, you can write in to us at [email protected]

Is it mandatory to follow schedule for vaccinations?

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Fahir Khiard

Protector of 1 superhero magician

4y ago

strongly encouraged yes.

Do I have to use my own Medisave for the vaccines?

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Fahir Khiard

Protector of 1 superhero magician

4y ago

and govt polyclinics/hospitals

Will my baby get a fever after getting vaccinated?

Fahir Khiard

Protector of 1 superhero magician

4y ago

not always and some vaccines have a higher chance of giving babies fever (sometimes upto 2 weeks after vaccination). however, fever after vaccination is rare and generally does not affect the baby

How to join this talk? Oo via zoom or?

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felicia ong

Momsy of 1 handsome boy

4y ago

Thanks Dr fahir!

What are the must-do vaccinations?

Fahir Khiard

Protector of 1 superhero magician

4y ago

by law only the diphtheria and rubella vaccines are 'must do' . however it is very strongly encouraged to follow the entire vaccine schedule to protect ur child as well as other children (herd immunity)

this is great!

Fahir Khiard

Protector of 1 superhero magician

4y ago

glad to help!