jen_phua
Active Member
cupidth, yes, polyclinic doesn't incl chicken pox as it's NOT a compulsory jab, so depends on whether u want to give your child so many types of jab?
Also, 2 jabs of MMR are mandated by govt but chicken pox only needs 1 jab, so is your dr going to give the MMR combo for both?
Extracted following para from HPB.
"Although it is not compulsory in Singapore to vaccinate children against chickenpox, it is best that children have the vaccination between 12 to 18 months. Children below the age of 13 receive only 1 dose of the chickenpox vaccine. However, those who are 13 years and above need 2 doses, 4-8 weeks apart."
I wld advise mummies to check up more on vaccinations on the web or with HPB instead of listening to dr. I hv a friend who got told by her PD that pneumococcal jab is compulsory whereas I hv confirmed with HPB that it is not compulsory. I dun depend on PD/GP for such things cos the more you give to your bb, means the more revenue for them but hv to consider if it's necessary?
Also, 2 jabs of MMR are mandated by govt but chicken pox only needs 1 jab, so is your dr going to give the MMR combo for both?
Extracted following para from HPB.
"Although it is not compulsory in Singapore to vaccinate children against chickenpox, it is best that children have the vaccination between 12 to 18 months. Children below the age of 13 receive only 1 dose of the chickenpox vaccine. However, those who are 13 years and above need 2 doses, 4-8 weeks apart."
I wld advise mummies to check up more on vaccinations on the web or with HPB instead of listening to dr. I hv a friend who got told by her PD that pneumococcal jab is compulsory whereas I hv confirmed with HPB that it is not compulsory. I dun depend on PD/GP for such things cos the more you give to your bb, means the more revenue for them but hv to consider if it's necessary?