SINGAPORE: The updated JN. 1 Novavax/Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccination may be offered under the federal immunization programme at selected Healthier SG general practitioner ( GP ) clinics until Apr 30.
This comes after the Health Sciences Authority approved the use of the updated vaccination in Singapore for people aged 12 years and above , the Ministry of Health ( MOH) said in a press release on Thursday ( Jan 23 ).
People who want to get the updated Novavax vaccine will have to do but by Apr 30 as that is when the latest batch expires. The JN. 1 immunization formulation will no longer been supplied by the manufacturer when current stocks expire.
People you book an appointment for immunization from Friday. Those getting the updated Novavax vaccine as an extra prescription should do so around one year – and at least five times – from the last vaccine dose, said MOH.
After Apr 30, those who want to get their COVID-19 immunisation can choose between the updated JN. 1 Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty or JN. 1 Moderna/Spikevax vaccines, which continue to be free under the regional immunization program.
The previous Novavax XBB1. 5 COVID-19 shot was removed from the national immunization program on Jan 1, after shares of the development in Singapore expired on Dec 31, 2024.
“COVID-19 immunization continues to protect against serious condition,” said MOH.
” We inspire people, especially those aged 60 years and below, biologically vulnerable individuals or residents of time treatment facilities to keep updated with their vaccination based on the prevailing advice. “
People who wish to consider a COVID-19 vaccination jab you visit this website to find the nearest immunization places and the vaccine forms offered.