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!

Ask the Expert Series: Childhood Immunisation
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How many vaccines are required to have taken before a child enters primary school?

5y ago

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