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Update on H1N1 2009 Vaccination

Last updated on 2 Nov 09

h1n1 vaccine updateMOH has secured one million doses of the H1N1 vaccine. Currently MOH has received 250,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine, while the full delivery is expected by year end. The total amount is more than the usual seasonal flu demand of 400,000 doses. There should be enough vaccine for all who need it. If more is needed, MOH will increase the order.

We encourage all who are interested to get a flu jab to register with the Pandemic Preparedness Clinics (PPCs) or the polyclinics if they wish to be first in line to be vaccinated. The list of PPCs is available here. The vaccines will be available to all GP clinics as well. The public should call the clinic before going for the vaccination. 

MOH has invited all clinics to place orders for the vaccine through an appointed distributor. MOH is collating these orders and has started distributing the vaccines to the clinics according to their orders placed. Meanwhile, clinics can keep a register of all who are interested in taking the jab, and inform the patients when supplies are in and their scheduled vaccination time accordingly. If immediate demand exceeds the initial supply, priority will be given to those who are at higher-risk of developing complications from influenza H1N1.

Dr Keiji Fukuda, Special Advisor to World Health Organisation (WHO), gave a press briefing on 06 November. Of the various highlights, he mentioned that WHO has found the pandemic vaccine to be safe and there is no picture of unusual side effects emerging.

  • A daily report on our stock position and estimated demand can be found below.

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Commemorating 50 years of Public Healthcare - Taking a trip down Memory Lane

Last updated on 26 Sept 09

50yrswebsiteIn commemoration of 50 years of public healthcare in Singapore, MOH has launched a photo gallery showing how our healthcare system has grown and honouring the milestones achieved by our healthcare family over the past 5 decades. The gallery showcases photographs gathered from various healthcare institutions as well as from our MOH history vaults.

Do visit our 50 years of public healthcare commemorative website and enjoy these photographs!

Applications for our video competition are still open. Visit our website for more details and you just might win $1000.



Update on Influenza A (H1N1-2009)

Current Alert Status: Yellow

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Current Influenza Situation in Singapore 

Based on our surveillance there has been no increase in influenza activity in recent weeks. Some indicators for the week of 25 October to 31 October 2009 are as follows:

  • The number of patients seeking treatment at polyclinics for Acute Respiratory Infections was 12,971 during E-week 43 (25 - 31 Oct), compared to 13,538 during E-week 42 (18 - 24 Oct).
  • The proportion of Influenza A (H1N1-2009) detected among patients with influenza-like illness in the community during E-week 43 (25 - 31 Oct) was 15% (preliminary).

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For more information on Influenza A (H1N1), please visit (www.h1n1.gov.sg).

 

 

Polyclinic Attendances (ARI), 2008-2009

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H1N1 Vaccine Supply (as at 7 Nov 09)

 

Quantity of Vaccine
Supply 
National Confirmed Orders1,000,000 doses
Quantity delivered250,000 doses
Demand 
Public sector32,100 doses
Private sector164,460 doses
Essential front line staff18,700 doses
Total Stock Orders215,260 doses


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