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COVID-19 vaccination to become part of Singapore’s national immunisation schedules from Oct 12
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points People aged 60 and above are among those for whom COVID-19 vaccination will be recommended. COVID-19 vaccination is set to become part of national immunisation schedules from Oct 12.
COVID-19 vaccination is set to become part of national immunisation schedules from Oct 12. This move recommends vaccination for specific groups. People aged 60 and above are among those for whom COVID-19 vaccination will be recommended.
Medically vulnerable individuals, from six months old and up, will also be recommended for COVID-19 vaccination. Additionally, residents of aged care facilities are included in this recommendation.
Further details on this development can be found through the source publication, which provides more information on the updated immunisation schedules.
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Category: Local Published: October 7, 2026 Source: CNA — Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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