What do we know about COVID-19?
In Singapore, more than
90%
of deaths from COVID-19 were in people aged 60 years or older
By the third COVID-19 infection, adults have a
40%
chance of developing long-term symptoms
In Singapore, the total COVID-19 hospitalisation rate was
~8x
higher in unvaccinated adults vs. vaccinated adults (Aug - Dec 2021)
The total COVID-19 hospitalisation and ICU admission rate was
25%
higher in adults 60 years or older who were not updated with their vaccination (Dec 2023)
Speak to your healthcare provider to learn more about COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccine recommendation
Your doctor can advise if you are eligible to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, in accordance with the latest Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines. These guidelines help identify specific groups who should prioritise staying up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination, as outlined below.
Who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine? | An additional dose of updated vaccine for 2024 |
|---|---|
Recommended for:
Encouraged for:
Other individuals aged 6 months and above have the option to receive the annual vaccine, should they choose. | Recommended by MOH to be administered around 1 year (and no earlier than 5 months) after the last dose received. |
Signs & symptoms of COVID-19
COVID-19 often begins with mild symptoms that feel like a cold or the flu. These can start 2 to 14 days after virus exposure. Symptoms usually develop in stages instead of happening all at once. For some people, COVID-19 infection progresses to more serious and even life-threatening conditions.
ICU, intensive care unit
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