Residents can book a flu jab with a GP on govt system

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The vaccination is not free, but there are subsidies for those eligible. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE – From Saturday, residents can book an appointment for influenza vaccination with more than 580 general practitioners through a government health appointment system., residents will first type in their postal code to see a list of participating clinics nearby or whether their clinic is on the list.

Anyone aged six months and older is eligible to receive a flu jab to reduce the risk of infection and its complications. The vaccination is not free, but Singaporeans who are eligible for subsidies at the Chas GP clinics will pay a fee capped at $9 for the Pioneer Generation, $18 for the Merdeka Generation or those with the Chas Blue or Orange card, and $35 for Chas Green card or Non-Chas cardholders.

The flu vaccination is fully subsidised for children aged six months to below five years, as well as children and adolescents aged five to 17 years old who have medical conditions.

 

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