Prevention is better than cure.
Our vaccination services follow the latest Adult Immunization Guidelines and cater to specific needs, including travel-related immunizations.
With the recent spotlight on influenza and pneumonia, our clinics have experienced a significant increase in vaccination demand. In response to inquiries about flu vaccine availability, we’ve launched a live tracker to help you plan your visit with confidence, knowing exactly when and where vaccines are in stock.
Groups that should be vaccinated for influenza annually
Fever
Cough
Nausea
Sore throat
Headache
Chills
Fatigue
Muscle Aches
Influenza is spread from person to person mainly through infectious respiratory
droplets and secretions released during coughing and sneezing
Transmission can also occur when secretions of an infected person are transferred from a recently contaminated surface (e.g. doorknob, telephone eceiver) to the nose or mouth of a healthy individual
Fever
Cough
Nausea
Sore throat
Headache
Chills
Fatigue
Muscle Aches
Influenza is spread from person to person mainly through infectious respiratory droplets and secretions released during coughing and sneezing.
Transmission can also occur when secretions of an infected person are transferred from a recently contaminated surface (e.g. doorknob, telephone receiver) to the nose or mouth of a healthy individual.
As influenza vaccination is part of the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), the groups mentioned above can use MediSave to pay for their influenza vaccination.
This use of MediSave is subjected to the annual withdrawal limits under the MediSave 500 scheme.
About HPV
HPV infection is very common in men and women.
It can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact such as sexual activity, by sharing contaminated sex toys and very rarely, during delivery from an infected mother to her baby.
HPV cannot be spread by sitting on toilet seats or touching common surfaces.
Most HPV infection of the cervix does not cause any signs and symptoms. The abnormality on the cervix is detectable by cervical screening (Pap test) and by HPV DNA (genetic material) tests.
HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus, a common virus that can infect many parts of the body. There are more than 100 different strains of HPV, grouped into:
1. High-risk types (may cause cancer)
2. Low-risk types (non-cancer causing)
HPV infection is very common in men and women.
It can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact such as sexual activity, by sharing contaminated sex toys and very rarely, during delivery from an infected mother to her baby.
HPV cannot be spread by sitting on toilet seats or touching common surfaces.
Most HPV infections of the cervix do not cause any signs and symptoms. The abnormality on the cervix is detectable by cervical screening (Pap test) and by HPV DNA (genetic material) tests.
Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in Singapore. It commonly affects women in their 40s-50s.
Certain types of HPV can infect the cervix, vagina and vulva. In most cases, the body’s immune system can fight off the infection and clear the virus. However, sometimes the HPV infection can persist and cause abnormal changes to the cells. Some of these abnormal cells may develop into cervical cancer. This usually takes years to develop.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding such as bleeding after menstrual periods or after sex. There may also be changes in the amount, colour or smell of the vaginal discharge.
Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in Singapore. It commonly affects women in their 40s-50s.
Certain types of HPV can infect the cervix, vagina and vulva. In most cases, the body’s immune system can fight off the infection and clear the virus. However, sometimes the HPV infection can persist and cause abnormal changes to the cells. Some of these abnormal cells may develop into cervical cancer. This usually takes years to develop.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding such as bleeding after menstrual periods or after sex. There may also be changes in the amount, colour or smell of the vaginal discharge.
The HPV vaccination can help to protect against specific types of HPV infection that may lead to cervical cancer.
The benefits of HPV vaccination are maximised when given before one starts any sexual activity.
The vaccines approved for use in Singapore are Cervarix and Gardasil 9.
HeartlandHealth is a partner of Temasek Foundation for the HPV Immunisation Programme.
Visit www.temasekfoundation.org.sg to learn more.
Book an appointment to take your vaccine today.
| Effectiveness of Vaccine | Cervarix | Gardasil | Gardasil 9 |
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Protect against the following HPV subtypes |
16, 18 |
6, 11, 16, 18 |
6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58 |
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Prevention of cervical cancer and premalignant cervical lesions caused by HPV types 16 and 18 |
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Prevention of vulvar, vaginal and anal cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18 |
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Prevention of vulvar, vaginal and anal cancer caused by HPV types 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 |
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Prevention of
premalignant cervical,
vulvar, vaginal and
anal lesions caused
by types 6, 11, 16 and
18 |
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Prevention of
dysplastic, premalignant cervical,
vulvar, vaginal and anal lesions caused by types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 |
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| Vaccination Schedule | Cervarix | Gardasil | Gardasil 9 |
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Females aged 9 to 14 years old (2 doses) |
5 - 13 months apart |
6 - 12 months apart |
6 - 12 months apart |
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Females aged 15 to 25 years old (3 doses) |
Second dose at 1 - 2.5 months after the first dose Third dose at 5 -12 months after the first dose |
Three doses at 0, 2 and 6 months |
Three doses at 0, 2 and 6 months |
| Medisave Subsidy | Cervarix | Gardasil | Gardasil 9 |
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*HPV vaccinations are not substitutes for routine cervical cancer screening. Regular pap smears are still your best protection against cervical cancer. Learn more about vaccination from our doctors. Visit us at https://www.heartlandhealth.sg/
Source: https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/312/HPV_immunisation FAQ https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/ images/ publications/cancer-focus/scs-cancer-focus-1501.pdf
According to the World Health Organisation, Hepatitis B is estimated to cause 60-80% of primary liver cancers worldwide.
In Singapore, an estimated 1 in 35 adult Singaporeans are Hepatitis B carriers.
Hepatitis B is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver
People who are infected with the virus may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms
It is transmitted by blood or body fluids of an infected person
When left untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, liver failure or liver cancer
The vaccine is easily administered in 3 intramuscular doses.
*Learn more about vaccinations from our family doctors today. Book your appointment with us at https://www.heartlandhealth.sg/ or head down to our nearest clinic.
Source: https://www.hpb.gov.sg/newsroom/article/hepatitis-b—a-silent-infection-that-increases-the-risk-of-liver-cancer