6 in 1 vaccination for BB, help!
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Hi minny
I didn't know that some places do the 2nd jab at 1.5 mths - I don't think there's any difference, you may want to call up the clinic to check anyway.
Dr Vanessa Tan from Kidslink Children's Clinic is very good - her contact is as follows:
Blk 237 Compassvale Walk #01-532 S(540237)
Tel:63884466
The nurse will usually apply a little local anaesthetic cream on the baby's thigh and put a little plaster over it before the consultation so that the jabs are painless!
I didn't know that some places do the 2nd jab at 1.5 mths - I don't think there's any difference, you may want to call up the clinic to check anyway.
Dr Vanessa Tan from Kidslink Children's Clinic is very good - her contact is as follows:
Blk 237 Compassvale Walk #01-532 S(540237)
Tel:63884466
The nurse will usually apply a little local anaesthetic cream on the baby's thigh and put a little plaster over it before the consultation so that the jabs are painless!
sloppyfella
New Member
I send both my sons to Dr Saw
Saw Baby & Child Clinic
Address : Blk 681 Hougang Ave 8 #01-827 Singapore 530681
Telephone : 6386 4538
He is a very patient and nice doctor.
Saw Baby & Child Clinic
Address : Blk 681 Hougang Ave 8 #01-827 Singapore 530681
Telephone : 6386 4538
He is a very patient and nice doctor.
Hi minny, my bb's 'original' PD, appointed by my gynae was at Mt E, and thus, after her follow-up check up 1 wk after her birth, we decided to change to the one near our place. The clinic we now go to is @ Rivervale Mall. The PD whom we are currently consulting is Dr Allyson Tan and she's very informative and responsive(she returns my every call and answered my queries patiently). She's a Consultant Paediatrician and also a Neonatologist.
Anyway, here's what I've posted at the "5-in-1 vacinations for baby" thread which u might find useful:
Our Singapore Law requires us to bring our children for these 'preventive jabs' thus it is given free at polyclinics.
The 5-in-1 is basically a term used to describe the 'new improved drug' used for these 'preventive jabs'.
As wif the old drug, U will still have to bring your child for his/her jab on his/her 3rd, 4th and e 5th mth when u take the 5-in-1 package.
The difference btwn e 5-in-1 jabs n the old type is that it's an improved drug(but it's been used in Spore for more than 10 years already) and bbs taking this new drug jabs will less likely to develop fever(abt 25%) and if so, the fever usually will NOT be higher than 38 degrees. However, with the old type, babies have a higher percentage of 75% of getting fever and the fever will be pretty bad one.
My sis and her neighbour(a nurse assisting her GP doc husband) commented that, wif the old drug, the percentage is more like 90%+ hahahhaha and they both agreed that the fever is really alot worser.
As for the 6-in-1(which is relatively new in Spore, abt 2 yrs here but more in originating/other countries), they combined some jabs together, thus U'll only need to bring your child 3 times Instead of the usual 3+2(Heb B 2nd & 3rd dose), total 5 times but usually the 3rd dose of Heb B can be taken with the last dose of 5-in-1.
The jabs taken at the child's birth @ e hosp are Heb B first dose + BCG.
Anyway, here's what I've posted at the "5-in-1 vacinations for baby" thread which u might find useful:
Our Singapore Law requires us to bring our children for these 'preventive jabs' thus it is given free at polyclinics.
The 5-in-1 is basically a term used to describe the 'new improved drug' used for these 'preventive jabs'.
As wif the old drug, U will still have to bring your child for his/her jab on his/her 3rd, 4th and e 5th mth when u take the 5-in-1 package.
The difference btwn e 5-in-1 jabs n the old type is that it's an improved drug(but it's been used in Spore for more than 10 years already) and bbs taking this new drug jabs will less likely to develop fever(abt 25%) and if so, the fever usually will NOT be higher than 38 degrees. However, with the old type, babies have a higher percentage of 75% of getting fever and the fever will be pretty bad one.
My sis and her neighbour(a nurse assisting her GP doc husband) commented that, wif the old drug, the percentage is more like 90%+ hahahhaha and they both agreed that the fever is really alot worser.
As for the 6-in-1(which is relatively new in Spore, abt 2 yrs here but more in originating/other countries), they combined some jabs together, thus U'll only need to bring your child 3 times Instead of the usual 3+2(Heb B 2nd & 3rd dose), total 5 times but usually the 3rd dose of Heb B can be taken with the last dose of 5-in-1.
The jabs taken at the child's birth @ e hosp are Heb B first dose + BCG.
Hi,
I think there is a protocol which clinics have to follow. Like when I took my girl to a Polyclinic to take her second jab three days before her appointment at a private clinic, but the nurse at the Polyclinic refuse to give it to her cos she told me they have to follow WHO guidelines. I even told her that my baby's ped said my gal can take her jab up to one week before and after her appointment, but still she refuse.
In the end, I went back to the Polyclinic three days later on a new appointment.
One thing about Polyclinic is that you have to queue for number, but they let babies see doc first. Compared to a private ped, I think the wait is shorter and cheaper.
Oh...and they do not have the 6-in-1 jab, I guess cos its a new drug?
I think there is a protocol which clinics have to follow. Like when I took my girl to a Polyclinic to take her second jab three days before her appointment at a private clinic, but the nurse at the Polyclinic refuse to give it to her cos she told me they have to follow WHO guidelines. I even told her that my baby's ped said my gal can take her jab up to one week before and after her appointment, but still she refuse.
In the end, I went back to the Polyclinic three days later on a new appointment.
One thing about Polyclinic is that you have to queue for number, but they let babies see doc first. Compared to a private ped, I think the wait is shorter and cheaper.
Oh...and they do not have the 6-in-1 jab, I guess cos its a new drug?
whether pte or govt, the baby will 'see' the doc first
The difference is that yr child's development assessment will be fully conducted by the PD in a pte clinic(was told that the nurse will perform some basic development assessment at Some polyclinics, esp when the clinic is crowded). In any case, the fees for the 5-in-1 pkg is not much more as compared btwn polyclinic n most pte clinics. The best advantage of gg to a pte PD is that they are 'specialists' and also u can call them when in doubt(unless u get one not so friendly one).
I was told by e PD that it is usually better to wait for 1 mth for the next jab, in case of any 'implications'.
Yes, Polyclinics do not have 6-in-1 jabs yet but it is relatively cheaper than e 5-in-1 pkg as yr visits to the PD's clinic is lesser, thus lesser consultations.
The difference is that yr child's development assessment will be fully conducted by the PD in a pte clinic(was told that the nurse will perform some basic development assessment at Some polyclinics, esp when the clinic is crowded). In any case, the fees for the 5-in-1 pkg is not much more as compared btwn polyclinic n most pte clinics. The best advantage of gg to a pte PD is that they are 'specialists' and also u can call them when in doubt(unless u get one not so friendly one).
I was told by e PD that it is usually better to wait for 1 mth for the next jab, in case of any 'implications'.
Yes, Polyclinics do not have 6-in-1 jabs yet but it is relatively cheaper than e 5-in-1 pkg as yr visits to the PD's clinic is lesser, thus lesser consultations.
spicegalklsl
Active Member
Hi all,
My girl had her 6-in-1 taken at a GP, cost me $95 per jab including consultation. The jabs to be taken during her 2nd, 4th & 6th month.
Caymom, the 18mth booster jab is not part of 6-in-1.
My girl had her 6-in-1 taken at a GP, cost me $95 per jab including consultation. The jabs to be taken during her 2nd, 4th & 6th month.
Caymom, the 18mth booster jab is not part of 6-in-1.
spicegalklsl
Active Member
Hi Zenn,
My GP is at Jurong East St 24. PM me if you wan the address.
My GP is at Jurong East St 24. PM me if you wan the address.
sane
Active Member
My ger took the 6 in 1 fr AMK polyclinic at 320 including consultation (somehow, i feel polyclinic doctors (ladies) there are not professional and friendly enough), the nurses giving the jab are so..............much better, friendly and gave many useful advises. she also doesn't hv any fever after the jab, only v sleepy.
blessedmummie
Member
hi shernine and bubblelle, can u pm me the u clinics that bring ur babies to? tks
hi shernine and bubblelle,
can u pm or email me the u clinics that bring ur babies to? thanks so much!
[email protected]
can u pm or email me the u clinics that bring ur babies to? thanks so much!
[email protected]
beautyseek
Member
Hi
My baby is coming to 1 month old. I am looking for a good GP who can give the 6-in-1 jabs for her at reasonable price. Any recommendation, preferably marine parade/eunos area? My email: [email protected]. Thanks v much
My baby is coming to 1 month old. I am looking for a good GP who can give the 6-in-1 jabs for her at reasonable price. Any recommendation, preferably marine parade/eunos area? My email: [email protected]. Thanks v much
shernine
Member
Hi,
polyclinic charging at S$320 for 3 jabs. (if still no changes since few months ago).
My bb took his 6 in 1 jab at clinic near my house, he took 1st jab at 1.5mth old, then 2nd jab the 3rd mth, and last jab when he's 5 mth old.
I paid S$270 for 3 jabs at the clinic near my house. Cheaper than at polyclinic.
polyclinic charging at S$320 for 3 jabs. (if still no changes since few months ago).
My bb took his 6 in 1 jab at clinic near my house, he took 1st jab at 1.5mth old, then 2nd jab the 3rd mth, and last jab when he's 5 mth old.
I paid S$270 for 3 jabs at the clinic near my house. Cheaper than at polyclinic.
adellegirl
Member
my girl had her hep B 2nd dose on 16 may then she will be going for her 5in1 / 6in1 1st dose on 18 july. only the 3rd dose of the 5in1/6in1 will include Hep b 3rd dose. so does that mean the 1st 2nd dose is 5in1 and 3rd dose is 6in1.
im abit confuse.
i brought her to ployclinic
im abit confuse.
i brought her to ployclinic
hi shernine and bubblelle, can u email me the u clinics that bring ur babies to? [email protected]. btw the cots include consultation? if not, how much's the consultation? thanks!!