MMR are infectious disease that spread easily from person to person through the air and can lead to serioud complications. MMR vaccine helps to prevent measles, mumps and rubella.
As part of the Singapore National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), adults 18 years or older who have not been vaccinated, or lack evidence of past infection or immunity, should receive two doses at an interval of four weeks.
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Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumococcal infection is a bacterial infection that is spread by coughing, sneezing and contact with nasal fluids. Signs of infection include high fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If the brain is infected, there may be headaches and confusion.
Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for all persons with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, heart and pulmonary diseases and for elderly aged 65 years old and above.
There are 2 types of vaccine available; Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) and Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23).
High-risj individuals may use Medisave to pay for this vaccine. Subsidies are available at polyclinics for eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.
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Signs and Symptoms of Pneumococcal Infection