Vaccinations

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• Pneumococcal vaccines

  Prevenar 13 Vaccine

  $150 (after GST)

  protects against 13 pneumococcal bacteria strains

  Pneumovax 23 Vaccine

  $72 (after GST)

  protects against 23 pneumococcal bacteria strains

  
  

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  There are only 2 types of vaccination that can protect against the strains that most commonly cause pneumococcal diseases:

  • Infants should be given two doses of PCV13 (at ages 3 and 5 months), with a booster at 12 months. 
  • For elderly aged 65 years and above, one dose each of PCV13 and PPSV23 is recommended. 

  
  

  Pneumococcal vaccination is also recommended for people with the following medical conditions:

  • Those aged 18 years and older with chronic illnesses, such as chronic lung, heart, kidney or liver diseases and diabetes mellitus
  • Those who are immunocompromised (having lower body resistance to infections) or with other medical conditions, such as cochlear implants or cerebrospinal fluid leaks; or abnormal spleen function.
  • Do consult your doctor for more details (eg. on the number of recommended doses and vaccine type)

• Flu vaccination

  Trivalent Flu Vaccine

  $32.10 (after GST)

  Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine

  $42.80 (after GST)

  
  

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  A quadrivalent influenza vaccine is designed to protect against four different influenza viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses.

  On the other hand, trivalent vaccines only protect against three different influenza viruses – two influenza A viruses and only one influenza B virus. 

  As such, the quadrivalent vaccine is preferred as it confers better protection.

  In general, anyone who would like to reduce their chance of getting influenza can be vaccinated. It is strongly recommended for high risk groups such as:

  • children aged 6 months – 18 years
  • people with chronic medical conditions (eg. diabetes, asthma)
  • people aged 50 years and above
  • caregivers who live with or care for those with high risk of influenza.

• Where can I get vaccinated?

  Vaccines are available at all Parkway Shenton clinics. Speak to our doctors for more information.

  Find a clinic near you.