Immunise and Vaccinate
Prevent Diseases by Vaccinating
Vaccination is crucial in disease prevention. Vaccines keep you healthy, as with a healthy diet and regular exercise. They also make you less vulnerable to illnesses.
Why Is It Recommended For You to be Vaccinated?
Germs
Germs can be found everywhere and can cause a range of illnesses, from the common cold to more serious infections. Germs can spread through the air, through close contact with infected people or surfaces, or through contaminated food or water.
Your immune system fights the germs that you are exposed to daily. Vaccination strenghtens your immune system.
Teach Your Body to Fight Diseases
Vaccination teaches your body to fight diseases by getting your immune system to recognise viruses and learn to handle the germs as if you have been exposed to the disease. Should you be exposed to the disease in future, your body’s immune system will be better able to fight it.
If you are infected before you get vaccinated, some individuals are at risk of falling seriously ill. Severe infections can lead to significant medical complications, and even death.
Strengthen Your Immunity
Besides leading a healthy lifestyle by choosing healthier options when eating and exercising regularly, it is also important to strengthen your immunity to fight infectious diseases.
What Are The Recommended Vaccinations?
Under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) it is recommended for various adult groups to be protected against 11 vaccine-preventable diseases. The vaccinations are:
- Influenza;
- Pneumococcal (PCV13/PPSV23);
- Human papillomavirus (HPV2/HPV4);
- Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap);
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR);
- Hepatitis B;
- Varicella (Chicken pox)
Other vaccinations that you can consider discussing with your Doctor based on risk profile and travel include:
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Hepatitis A
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccine
- Yellow Fever Vaccine
- Rabies Vaccine
- Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
- Typhoid Vaccine
- COVID-19
The National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) covers vaccination against these diseases. The diseases include:
- Tuberculosis;
- Hepatitis B;
- Diphtheria;
- Tetanus;
- Pertussis;
- Poliovirus;
- Haemophilus influenzae type b;
- Measles;
- Mumps;
- Rubella;
- Pneumococcal disease;
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV);
- Varicella (Chickenpox) and
- Influenza
Vaccinations against measles and diphtheria are compulsory by law in Singapore.
Do discuss with your doctor prior to receiving vaccines so you can understand the common side effects and address any concerns.
Protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful diseases today.
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