Singapore is a country in Asia that borders Malaysia.
Recommended Travel Vaccines forĀ Singapore
ALL TRAVELLERS | SOME TRAVELLERS | COURSE* | |
Hepatitis A | 2 weeks before travel 1 dose | ||
Hepatitis B | 3 weeks before travel 3 doses | ||
Japanese Encephalitis | 3 months before travel 2 doses | ||
MMR | 1 month before travel 2 doses | ||
TetanusĀ | Anytime before travel 1 dose | ||
Yellow FeverĀ | 10 days before travel 1 dose |
*Vaccination schedules are approximate and are calculated based on the first dose. Schedules are subject to change depending on your individual needs and will be discussed in your appointment. These are the minimum times required to complete courses or for vaccines to become fully effective. You can always start your course of vaccinations earlier than stated, as vaccines work best when your body has time to process them. Your Travel Nurse will discuss any health implications in your appointment
Yellow Fever in Singapore
There is no risk of yellow fever in Singapore.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age who, within the preceeding 6 days have been or transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Malaria Risk in Singapore
Malaria is not present in Singapore.
Other Health Risks
Chikungunya in Singapore
There is a risk of Chikungunya virus in this country. Spread by mosquitos, Chikungunya virus is widespread across Africa, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent and the Philippines. Occasionally, the virus can be found in other countries where the mosquito that spreads Chikungunya can also be found. There is no vaccination against Chikungunya, it is important to protect yourself with bite avoidance products like DEET. For more information –Ā click here.
Dengue Fever in Singapore
There is a risk of Dengue Fever. It is spread by a species of mosquito called Aedes aegypti, otherwise known as the ātiger mosquitoā which mainly bites during the day. The illness is widespread throughout the tropics and subtropics, affecting over 100 countries with approximately 50 million cases globally a year. Currently most infections occur in SE Asia, South and Central America, Mexico, Africa, Indian sub-continent, Hawaii and the Pacific. There is currently no vaccination against Dengue Fever, it is therefore important to protect yourself during the day with bite avoidance products like DEET. For more information – click here.