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ST - Free pneumonia vaccines for seniors in Marsiling under new health programme
Dec 3, 2021 - We want to bring healthcare right to the doorsteps of our seniors, some of whom are not very mobile.
Photo: Lianhe Zaobao
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[VIDEO / RADIO] #INTHENEWS - Free pneumonia vaccines for seniors in Marsiling under new health programme
Dec 3, 2021 - Preventive healthcare is no longer a 'nice-to-have'. It can be a matter of life and death.
ST - Private clinics in S'pore seeing demand for Sinovac and Sinopharm as Covid-19 vaccine boosters
Oct 5, 2021 - The fear of potential side effects from a third dose of the mRNA vaccine has been a major driving force to opt for an inactivated vaccine like Sinovac as a booster.
[Audio] CNA938 - The importance of flu vaccines for seniors with Dr Carol Tan
Sep 30, 2021 - Singapore is one of the few countries with influenza all year round. The virus is mutating at a faster than the coronavirus and experts are warning of a twindemic. This is why we need to talk about flu vaccines.
"Generally, we can mix vaccines... however, we should be mindful when we do so."
Sep 29, 2021 - Mixing vaccines is like having different trainers - so perhaps we may have better protection for new variants.
Yale Medicine - Will You Need a COVID-19 Booster? What We Know So Far
Sep 24, 2021 - Boosters are now recommended for those 65 and up and in other groups.
ST - Countries weigh 'mix and match' Covid-19 vaccines
July 26, 2021 - A growing number of countries are looking at switching to different Covid-19 vaccines for second doses or booster shots amid supply delays and safety concerns that have slowed their vaccination campaigns.
[Video] CNA938 - Understanding vaccine hesitancy in the elderly with Dr Carol Tan
July 22, 2021 - In this 5 minute conversation, Dr Carol Tan explains the possible reasons behind vaccine hesitancy in the elderly population in Singapore.
Gavi - Could the seasonal flu vaccine help protect against COVID-19?
July 13, 2021 - A large study suggests the influenza vaccine may reduce the risk of some of the worst consequences of COVID-19.
Reuters - WHO warns individuals against mixing and matching COVID vaccines
July 13, 2021 - The World Health Organization's chief scientist has advised individuals against mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines from different manufacturers, saying such decisions should be left to public health authorities.
BBC - Mixing Covid jabs has good immune response, study finds
June 28, 2021 - A mix-and-match approach to Covid vaccines - using different brands for first and second doses - appears to give good protection against the pandemic virus, a UK study has found.
Research - The Association between Influenza Vaccination and COVID-19 and its Outcomes
May 20, 2021 - A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Horizon - Five things to know about: Mixing and matching coronavirus vaccines
May 5, 2021 - Amid global vaccine rollouts, with nearly 1.2 billion doses currently administered, some countries have recommended a mixed-dose approach where a first prime shot is followed by a booster of a second type.
Straits Times - No flu cases at Singapore polyclinics in more than 8 months
Mar 1, 2021 - As we open our borders and progressively resume economic and social activities, we will observe a rise in influenza activity.
The Conversation - How to make COVID vaccines more effective: give people vitamin and mineral supplements
February 13, 2021 - Given that malnutrition is common among elderly people, raising their vitamin and mineral levels before they get vaccinated could be a way of boosting the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
Resources
British Society for Immunology - How do Vaccines work?
The different aspects of how vaccines work and how they protect you against disease.
British Society for Immunology - Global impact of Vaccines
How vaccines work to protect you against disease, how new vaccines are developed, and the positive impact of vaccines in improving global health.
MOH - Sinovac-CoronaVac will be included in the National Vaccination Programme.
Sinovac-CoronaVac will be included in the National Vaccination Programme. Here's what you need to know if you have not completed your COVID-19 Vaccination
MSD - Pneumococcal Disease Awareness
Vaccination is essential to strengthen our body’s natural defense against vaccine-preventable diseases. It works hand in hand with healthy lifestyle practices that give our immune system a general boost.
British Society for Immunology - Vaccine resources for the public in different languages
At the British Society for Immunology, we aim to provide reliable, evidence-based information on immunity, COVID-19 and vaccines to everyone who needs or wants it.
British Society for Immunology - BiteSized Immunology
BiteSized Immunology is a developing online resource designed to form a comprehensive guide to the immune system, yet approaching the topic via punchy, easy-to-digest, entries that outline major learning points.
National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS)
Are you 18 years or older? This schedule comprises adult vaccinations recommended as the standard of care for protection against vaccine preventable diseases.
National Childhood Immunisation Schedule
This schedule comprises childhood vaccinations recommended as the standard of care for protection against vaccine preventable diseases.
Life expectancy and leading causes of death in Singapore
The age adjusted Death Rate is 69.92 per 100,000 of population ranks Singapore #51 in the world.
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