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I want to get my child/ward who is between 6 months and 11 years old vaccinated. What do I need to do?
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Eligible children may book an appointment at a participating Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) using this link, or at selected polyclinics through the HealthHub booking system. Alternatively, they may walk in with their parents/guardians to any Joint Testing and Vaccination Centre (JTVC) without an appointment. Please visit https://www.gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine to locate the nearest vaccination site offering vaccines for children aged 6 months to 11 years. Parents/guardians must bring along their child/ward’s identification document (e.g. Birth Certificate and Health booklet/Passport/Student Identification Card/Singpass) for verification purposes, as well as a duly completed and signed hard or electronic copy of the parental consent form, which can be downloaded by using this link. |
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How can my child/ward receive his/her vaccine doses?
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| A: | Eligible children may book an appointment at a participating Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) using this link, or at selected polyclinics through the HealthHub booking system. Alternatively, they may walk in with their parents/guardians to any Joint Testing and Vaccination Centre (JTVC) without an appointment.
The nearest vaccination site and the types of vaccines offered at each site are listed at https://www.gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine. Your child/ward will require your consent to receive his/her vaccinations.
Children aged 6 months to 17 years who are healthy have a lower risk of severe disease. Nevertheless, they are encouraged to receive one additional dose of the updated vaccine around 1 year (and no earlier than 5 months) after the last dose.
Individuals must bring along their identification document (e.g. Birth Certificate/Passport/Student Identification Card/Singpass) for verification purposes, as well as a completed and signed hard or electronic copy of the parental consent form, which can be downloaded by using this link.
You do not need to accompany your child/ward if he/she is aged 13 years and above. However, if he/she is 12 years old or a student in a Special Education (SPED) school you will need to accompany him/her, as per the arrangements for the previous COVID-19 vaccinations. |
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How is the vaccination administered?
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For children between 6 months and 4 years, the vaccine will be injected into the muscle of the thigh.
For persons aged 5 years and older, this vaccine will be injected into the muscle of the upper arm.
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Will MOE/MOH consider making an exception to deploy home vaccination for children who are very ill and not ambulant?
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Yes, MOH will work with healthcare institutions to deploy Home Vaccination Teams for children who are very ill and not ambulant. |
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Are international students included in this exercise?
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The vaccination exercise is also open to all individuals aged 5 to 11 years who are long-term pass holders (e.g. Student Pass, Dependent’s Pass or Long Term Visit Pass). This will include international students in various education institutions. |
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Will it be possible for parents/guardians to be vaccinated together with their child/ward? |
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Parents/guardians who accompany their children/wards aged 12 years and under for vaccination will not be able to receive vaccination together with their child/ward as the dosage for adults and children are different.
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Will parents/guardians be allowed to accompany their child/ward to the vaccination locations?
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Yes, if your child/ward is 12 years old and below.
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| | What are the safeguards in place to ensure that the correct vaccine and dose are administered for children?
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| A: | MOH has introduced stringent procedures at Vaccination Centres to ensure that the correct vaccine and dose are administered. This includes segregating the vaccination booths for the two groups of children, two levels of verification on age, and increased training for both registration and vaccination staff.
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| | In light of EC19V’s recommendations, how will children with moderate to severe chronic medical conditions be prioritised for vaccination?
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| A: | Vaccination for children with moderate to severe chronic medical conditions will be conducted in-situ at KK Women and Children’s Hospital and the National University Hospital.
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| | My employees have asked for time off to accompany their child(ren) for their vaccination. Can I request for them to take childcare leave instead?
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| A: | You are strongly encouraged to give time off to your employees for their children’s vaccination, including any observation post vaccination if the vaccination is done during working hours. For employees who require a longer period away from work, they may take childcare leave or annual leave.
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| | If my child/ward has recovered from a COVID-19 infection before receiving his/her vaccination, how do I book an appointment for him/her?
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| A: | For children aged 6 months to 11 years who have yet to receive any COVID-19 vaccination and have had a COVID-19 infection at least three months ago may walk in to any of the Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs) offering the vaccine for their age group. Alternatively, parents/guardians may book an appointment for their child/ward at a participating Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) using this link, or at selected polyclinics through the HealthHub booking system.
Please visit https://gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine to locate the nearest JTVC, Polyclinic or PHPC offering paediatric vaccines.
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