Vaccination and Childhood Developmental Screening Subsidy ​(VCDSS)

The Vaccination and Childhood Development Screening Subsidies (VCDSS) enable all eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) to receive subsidies for nationally-recommended vaccinations and Childhood Development Screenings (CDS) at polyclinics and/or CHAS GP clinics.

 Eligible Singaporeans need only pay the following amounts for the range of nationally recommended vaccinations at CHAS GP clinics, after government subsidies:

​• Eligible Singaporean children: $0 

• Eligible Pioneer Generation cardholders: As low as $9/per vaccination dose

• Eligible Merdeka Generation, CHAS Blue and Orange cardholders: As low as $18/per vaccination dose
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• Other eligible adult Singaporeans: As low as $35/per vaccination dose 

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National Childhood Immunization Schedule (NCIS)

The National Childhood Immunization Schedule (NCIS) comprises childhood vaccinations recommended as the standard of care for protection against vaccine preventable diseases that are of significant healthcare burden to Singapore or would be so without these vaccinations. 

​Prior to taking the vaccination, please consult with our doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended, and if you are suitable for the vaccination(s).
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Childhood Vaccines available in our clinics:

• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
• Pneumococcal conjugate  (PCV10 or PCV13)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23)
• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (VAR)
• Human papillomavirus (HPV2 or HPV4)
• Influenza (INF)

Recommended amount of doses

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National Adult Immunization Schedule (NAIS)

The National Adult Immunization Schedule (NAIS) was established in November 2017 to provide guidance on vaccinations that persons age 18 years or older should adopt to protect themselves against vaccine-preventable diseases.
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​Prior to taking the vaccination, please consult with our doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended, and if you are suitable for the vaccination(s).

Eligibility criteria for subsidies apply. MediSave eligibility criteria and limits apply.
Recommended vaccinations differ for different target population groups. 

Adult Vaccines available in our clinics:
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• Influenza (INF)
• Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23)
• Human papillomavirus (HPV2 or HPV4)
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• ​Varicella (VAR)

recommended amount of doses

Know more about the vaccines here:

Vaccines	Description
Hepatitis B	​Hepatitis B (Hep B) is a virus that attacks the liver which also means inflammation of the liver.  This virus spread through body fluid, unprotected sex, contaminated needles or at birth. Hence, the hepatitis B vaccine is given to prevent the severe liver disease that can develop when children or adults are infected with hepatitis B virus.
​Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV10 or PCV13)	Pneumococcal Disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including Pneumonia Ear infection Sinus infection Meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) Bacteremia (bloodstream infection) Children under 2 years of age, people with certain medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, and cigarette smokers are at the highest risk of getting infected with this. ​ Therefore Pneumococcal conjugate(PCV10/PCV13) helps in preventing Pneumococcal Disease
​Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV23)	Pneumococcal Disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including Pneumonia Ear infection Sinus infection Meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) Bacteremia (bloodstream infection) Children under 2 years of age, people with certain medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, and cigarette smokers are at the highest risk of getting infected with this. ​ Therefore Pneumococcal conjugate(PPSV23) helps in preventing Pneumococcal Disease, recommended for:​ All adults 65 years or older People 2 -64 years old with certain medical conditions Adults 19-64 years old who smoke cigarettes
​Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)	​The MMR vaccine help protects against three major diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). ​All three of these diseases can cause serious health complications. In rare cases, they can even lead to death
​Varicella (VAR)	Varicella(VAR) also known as Chicken pox. Chickenpox is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. With Varicella(VAR) vaccine, it can help to prevent you or your love ones from getting it at least 90%. ​
​Human Papillomavirus (HPV2/4)	Human Papillomavirus(HPV) is a common virus that can infect many parts of the body that may cause cervical cancer.  HPV infection is very common in men and women. It can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact such as sexual activity, by sharing contaminated sex toys and very rarely, during delivery from an infected mother to her baby. Hence, with this vaccine, it can reduce the risk of one getting cervical cancer/ infected.
​Influenza (INF)	The Influenza(INF) Vaccine protects you from getting the flu, a viral respiratory illness that spreads very easily. The flu can lead to serious health complications and possibly death. This vaccine is recommended to take it once every year to keep yourself protected.