Key Health Facts
You may have lived in Singapore
for years, or only just arrived
here. Either way, here’s a
useful overview of some vital
information that every one of
us needs to know, courtesy of
the helpful team at International
Medical Clinic (IMC).#1 Vaccinations
To keep the whole family healthy during your
stay in Singapore, make sure that everyone is
up to date with childhood vaccinations. And
before embarking on the great fun of discovering
Southeast Asia, it’s important to get appropriate
medical advice on diseases that you may encounter
on your travels.Vaccinations recommended
for SingaporeVaccinations & products
recommended for travel
around AsiaRoutine:- Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
- Polio
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Hepatitis B
- BCG (tuberculosis)
- Pneumococcal
Recommended: - Rotavirus
- Seasonal influenza
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Special situations: - Meningococcal B / C
Recommended:- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Influenza
Worth considering: - Gastro and travel medication kits
- DEET-based insect repellents
Special Situations: - Yellow fever
- Meningitis ACWY
- Meningitis C
- Cholera / Traveller’s diarrhoea
- Japanese B Encephalitis
- Rabies
- Anti-malarials
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HAPPY & HEALTHY