COVID-19 Vaccination
Everyone aged 5 and over can get a free COVID-19 vaccine now. You can get a booster if you are aged 16 or over. Staying protected against COVID 19 is vital to maintaining your health.
The updated COVID-19 vaccine (JN.1) is now available at your local Unichem and Life Pharmacies.
This latest vaccine has been designed to provide enhanced protection against current variants, helping to safeguard you and your loved ones.
Don’t wait—book your vaccination today and take an important step towards staying healthy this season.
· People aged 16 to 17 years old can get their boosters at least six months from completing their primary course.
· People aged 18 years old and above can get their boosters at least three months from completing their primary course.
· You can still get your first or second vaccination from a pharmacy below.
· Check Covid-19 vaccine Boosters full criteria by MOH here.
What are the symptoms of Covid-19?
Symptoms can include one or more of the following:
a new or worsening cough
sneezing and runny nose
a fever
temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste
sore throat
shortness of breath
fatigue/feeling of tiredness.
Less common symptoms may include:
diarrhoea
headache
muscle pain or body aches
nausea
vomiting
malaise — a general feeling of discomfort, illness or unease
chest pain
abdominal pain
joint pain
confusion or irritability.
What are the treatment options?
Most people with COVID-19 — especially if they are fully vaccinated and boosted — are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will be fine to recover at home.
Symptoms for COVID-19 tend to show 2 to 5 days after a person has been infected but can take up to 14 days. Omicron causes similar symptoms to other variants.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms as well as have high-risk medical conditions or at an eligible age, you may be able to qualify for COVID-19 antiviral medicines nirmatrelvir with ritonavir (Paxlovid™) or molnupiravir (Lagevrio®).
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