Frequently Asked Questions

The vaccine is free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents in Singapore, which includes Singapore Permanent Residents, and Employment Pass holders.

Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Pass Holders aged 6 months and above are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines under the National Vaccination Programme.

Persons aged 5 years and above who are eligible for their additional dose to achieve minimum protection can receive it from about five months after completing their primary vaccination series. These primary vaccinations could have been received before the age of 5.

All individuals aged who are eligible for their additional COVID-19 vaccination may walk in to any of the Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs), Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) or polyclinics offering the vaccine type for the appropriate age group.

Alternatively, you may book an appointment at a JTVC or participating PHPC to receive your vaccination using this link.

Individuals aged 5 to 17 years will be required to bring a duly completed and signed hard or electronic copy of the parental consent form, which can be downloaded here. Parents/guardians must accompany their child/ward if he/she is aged 12 years and below. Children aged 13 years and above need not be accompanied.

Please visit https://www.gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine to locate the nearest vaccination site.

Persons aged 5 years and above should complete three mRNA or Novavax/Nuvaxovid doses, or four Sinovac-CoronaVac doses to achieve minimum protection.

Persons Aged 60 Years and above Medically Vulnerable, Residents of Aged Care Facilities
After achieving minimum protection, medically vulnerable persons and individuals aged 60 years and above are recommended to receive an additional dose of the updated vaccine around one year from their last dose. They can start to receive it from five months after their last dose.

Individuals may walk in to any Joint Testing and Vaccination Centre (JTVC), participating Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) or polylinic to receive their vaccination. Alternatvely, they may book an appointment at a JTVC or participating PHPC using this link.

Please refer to gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine to locate vaccination sites that carry your preferred vaccine.

Persons Aged Between 6 months to 59 Years
Persons aged 6 months to 59 years who are healthy have a lower risk of severe disease. Nevertheless, eligible persons in this age group, in particular, healthcare workers, as well as household members and caregivers of medically vulnerable individuals, are encouraged to receive an additional dose around one year after their last dose to enhance protection. They may walk in to any of the JTVCs, PHPCs or polyclinics to receive their vaccine dose. The nearest vaccination site and the type of vaccine offered at each site are listed at https://gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine. Alternatively, they may book an appointment at a JTVC or PHPC using this link.

Persons aged 6 months and above may walk in to any Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs) or polyclinics offering the vaccines recommended for the different age groups. On days where there is high demand for vaccination, a longer waiting period should be expected.

Alternatively, you may book an appointment at a JTVC or Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) to receive your vaccination using this link.

Those aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians should also bring along their child/ward’s identification document (e.g. Birth Certificate and Health booklet/Passport/Student Identification Card/Singpass) for verification. Children/wards below 18 years must have the consent of their parents/guardians to receive their vaccination. Those between the age of 13 and 17 years must bring a duly completed and signed hard or electronic copy of the parental consent form, which can be downloaded here.

Holders of Training Employment Pass, Training Work Permit, Work Holiday Pass, Special Pass and Short Term Visit Pass with a pass validity period of at least 60 days may walk in to any of the JTVCs to receive their vaccination. The pass holder should bring along identifying documents such as your passport or approval of extension of stay in Singapore for verification purposes.

Please visit https://gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine to locate the nearest vaccination site.

We strongly recommend that you receive the mRNA or Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccines for your COVID-19 vaccinations in view of the lower efficacy of the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine.

Should you choose to receive the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine instead, you may do so at selected participating Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) offering the vaccine. Please call the clinic beforehand to make an appointment. Please visit https://gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine for a list of the PHPCs offering the vaccine.

You should receive four doses of the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine to achieve minimum protection.

If you are medically ineligible for the mRNA and Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccines, and were previously invited to receive the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine under a special public health programme, please follow the instructions in your SMS invitation to continue with the regime.

For now, Sinovac-CoronaVac continues to be included under the National Vaccination Programme (NVP)*. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have successfully obtained full registration. However, if there is no application for Sinovac-CoronaVac to be fully registered, NVP will lapse for Sinovac-CoronaVac, by 30 September 2024. Nevertheless, Sinovac-CoronaVac will continue to be available at private clinics which have applied to use it under the Special Access Route (SAR).

Under the National Vaccination Programme, vaccination is free for all Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long Term Pass holders and certain Short Term Pass holders.

You may book an appointment at any of the Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) that offer Novavax/Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine using this link.

Please note that the Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccine is only approved for use in persons aged 12 years and above.

If you have changed your mobile number or email address, please call MOH COVID-19 vaccination hotline at 6995 9199 for assistance.

You may reschedule your appointments using the same booking link in the original SMS.

For enquiries, please call the MOH COVID-19 vaccination hotline at 6995 9199.

The COVID-19 vaccination is free for all Singaporeans and long-term residents in Singapore and no one should ask you for a payment. The link that is provided in the SMS should go to "vaccine.gov.sg". Only government officials can register for a gov.sg domain. Do not trust any other URLs that are not from a .gov.sg domain.

When in doubt, you should check with the agency who sent you the message to confirm the authenticity before responding to the message.

Children must cross the age of 6 months to be eligible for vaccination.

Eligible children may also walk in with their parents/guardians to any of the Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs) or polyclinics offering the vaccines recommended for the different age groups. Alternatively, parents/guardians may book an appointment at a JTVC or Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC) for their child/ward to receive his/her vaccination using this link.

Children aged 5 to 11 who completed their second dose* more than five months ago are recommended to take a third dose to achieve minimum protection.

Please visit https://gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine to locate the nearest vaccination site offering vaccines for children aged 6 months to 11 years.

Parents/guardians must bring along their child/ward's identification document (e.g. Birth Certificate and Health booklet/Passport/Student Identification Card/Singpass) for verification purposes, as well as a duly completed and signed hard or electronic copy of the parental consent form, which can be downloaded here.

Individuals can walk in to any of the Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs), participating Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) or polyclinics offering the Moderna/Spikevax or Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccine to receive their vaccine dose. The nearest vaccination site and the types of vaccines offered at each site are listed at https://gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine. Your child/ward will require your consent to receive his/her vaccinations.

For individuals who wish to receive the Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccine (only available for ages 12 years and above), parents/guardians may book an appointment for your child to receive the vaccine at any of the 19 participating PHPCs offering the vaccine. The list of PHPCs can be found here.

Children aged 6 months to 17 years who are healthy have a lower risk of severe disease. Nevertheless, they are encouraged to receive an additional dose of the updated vaccine around one year (and no earlier than 5 months) after their last dose.

When your child/ward is eligible for their additional dose around one year (and no earlier than 5 months) after their last dose, they may walk in to any of JTVCs, PHPCs or polyclinics to receive it.

Individuals must bring along their identification document (e.g. Birth Certificate/Passport/Student Identification Card/Singpass) for verification purposes, as well as a duly completed and signed hard or electronic copy of the parental consent form, which can be downloaded here.

You do not need accompany your child/ward if he/she is aged 13 years and above. However, if he/she is 12 years old or a student in a Special Education (SPED) school you will need to accompany him/her, as per the arrangements for the previous COVID-19 vaccinations.

Parents/guardians who accompany their child/wards aged 12 years and under for vaccination will not be able to receive their vaccination together with their child/ward as the dosage for adults and children are different.

To achieve minimum protection, persons aged 5 years and above should complete, as applicable:
• Three doses of Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty*, Moderna/Spikevax or Novavax/Nuvaxovid; or,
• Four doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac^
These would be doses that were previously referred to as the primary vaccination series and the first additional dose.

After achieving minimum protection, the following persons are recommended to receive an additional dose around one year from their last dose. They can start to receive it from five months after their last additional dose.
• Persons aged 60 years and above
• Persons who live in aged care facilities
• Persons who are medically vulnerable and at higher risk of severe disease

Persons aged 6 months to 59 years who are healthy have a lower risk of severe disease. Nevertheless, eligible persons in this age group, in particular, healthcare workers, as well as household members and caregivers of medically vulnerable individuals, are encouraged to receive an additional dose around one year after their last dose to enhance protection.

* Children aged 6 months to 4 years who had previously received three doses of Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty should still receive an additional dose after they have crossed their fifth birthday. The interval between the additional dose and the last dose should be 5 months or more.

^To achieve minimum protection, persons who had received the first dose of the mRNA or Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccines, but are medically ineligible to continue with the vaccines, should receive 3 doses of the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine.

• Bring your ID (NRIC/FIN/Student Pass/Birth Certificate and Health Booklet)
• Please turn up on time
• Please wear short sleeved attire, or sleeves loose enough to be rolled up
• If you are unwell or had fever in the past 24 hours, please do not proceed for your vaccination. You may receive your vaccination after you have recovered.

You should only take the vaccination when you are well.

For appointments made at Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs) and Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) through the Health Appointment System (HAS), you may use the link embedded in your appointment confirmation SMS to reschedule your appointment.

For appointments made with the PHPCs directly, please call the clinic to reschedule your appointment.

For children aged 6 months to 4 years, the vaccine will be injected into the muscle of the thigh. To make this easier, children are advised to be dressed in loose-fitting clothes which can be rolled up or removed easily

For persons aged 5 years and older, the vaccine will be injected into your upper arm. To make this easier, you are advised to wear short sleeves, or sleeves loose enough to be rolled up.

Parents/guardians are reminded to ensure that their child/ward brings along documentary proof of their consent to the vaccination site for verification. The letter of consent required can be found here. A completed electronic copy of the consent form will be accepted as well.

Yes, if your child/ward is 12 years and below.

The vaccine has been assessed to be safe for use. However, you may experience common side effects, similar to other vaccines. Most side effects are mild or moderate, and usually get better within a few days. The table below lists some common side effects that have been reported with this vaccine, and how to manage them.

See a doctor if:

• The side effects persist or get worse.
• The fever persists for more than 48 hours (2 days).
• Respiratory symptoms such as cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath or loss of sense of taste and smell develops.
• Heart or chest symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or abnormal heart beats develops.

In very rare cases, this vaccine can cause a severe allergic reaction. Signs of a severe allergic reaction include: difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, throat, eyes or lips, a fast heartbeat, dizziness and weakness, a bad rash all over your body. If you experience a severe allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately. Call 995 or go to the nearest A&E immediately.

If you experience a severe allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately. Call 995 or go to the nearest A&E immediately.

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has permitted COVID-19 vaccines for Muslim use. Please refer to MUIS’ religious position on the COVID-19 vaccine for more information.

For minimum protection, you are recommended to receive three doses of mRNA or Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccines, or four doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac regardless of any past infections.

For better effectiveness, you are recommended to receive your next vaccine dose three months after the infection or the recommended interval for your next dose, whichever is later.

Persons who have received three doses of COVID-19 vaccines, of which two or more doses of comprise Sinovac-CoronaVac*, are recommended to receive a fourth dose of either the Pfizer- BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna/Spikevax or Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccine to achieve minimum protection, unless medically ineligible for the abovementioned vaccines. However, they can receive Sinovac-CoronaVac as their fourth dose if they choose to.

Those who received an mRNA or the Novavax/Nuvaxovid vaccine as their third dose should receive the fourth dose about five months thereafter.

Those who received the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine as their third vaccine dose should receive the fourth dose at three months thereafter, due to lower antibody levels generated by the third vaccine dose.

For now, Sinovac-CoronaVac continues to be included under the National Vaccination Programme (NVP)^. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have successfully obtained full registration. However, if there is no application for Sinovac-CoronaVac to be fully registered, NVP will lapse for Sinovac-CoronaVac, by 30 September 2024. Nevertheless, Sinovac-CoronaVac will continue to be available at private clinics which have applied to use it under the Special Access Route (SAR).

*Recommendations for Sinovac-CoronaVac should similarly apply to Sinopharm

^Under the NVP, vaccination is free for all Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, Long Term Pass Holders and certain Short Term Pass Holders.

Those who received the dosage for persons aged 5 to 11 years for their first dose can continue to receive the same dosage for their second dose, even if they have turned 12 years between the first and second vaccine doses. Alternatively, the child can also receive a dosage corresponding to his/her age when the vaccine dose is received.

Those who turn 12 years before their third dose will, for the dose, receive the dosage for persons aged 12 years and above.

Children who turn 5 years on the day of their first dose will receive the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccine for children aged between 5 to 11 years or the Moderna/Spikevax vaccine for children aged between 6 months to 5 years.

Those who received the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccine when they were below 5 years will continue to receive the same vaccine and dosage for their subsequent doses, even if they have turned 5 years between any of the vaccine doses.