Thursday, November 12, 2009

Immunization Requirements (Singapore Education)

 BCG
1 dose (usually given at birth) 

Diphtheria*, Pertussis & Tetanus
3 doses (usually given at 3, 4 & 5 months)
+1 booster dose (usually given at 18 months)

Oral Sabin (immunisation against poliomyelitis) 
3 doses (at 3, 4 & 5 months)
+ 1 booster dose (usually given at 18 months)

Measles*, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) 
1 dose (usually given at 1 – 2 years)

Hepatitis B 
3 doses (usually given at birth, 1 & 5 to 6 months)


* Immunisation against diphtheria and measles is compulsory by law in Singapore.


Details taken from MOE website 

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