24 Private HealthCare Singapore offer Sinovac vaccine for S$10 to S$25
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has selected 24 private healthcare institutions to be licensed providers of the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine under the Special Access Route. These providers will draw from MOH’s existing stock, and can administer the vaccine to Singapore citizens, permanent residents and persons holding long-term passes who wish to take the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine.
The first batch of Sinovac vaccine purchased by Singapore arrived in February, and earlier this month that Sinovac can be administered in Singapore under the special access route after it was approved for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO).
As the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine remains unregistered and is not authorized by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for use under the Pandemic Special Access Route in Singapore, it is to be provided only under the SAR framework, and hence will not be covered under the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme (VIFAP) meant for the national vaccination program, according to MOH.
What is the recommended dosage for sinovac vaccine?
SAGE recommends the use of Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine as 2 doses (0.5 ml) given intramuscularly. WHO recommends an interval of 2–4 weeks between the first and second dose. It is recommended that all vaccinated individuals receive two doses.
If the second dose is administered less than 2 weeks after the first, the dose does not need to be repeated. If administration of the second dose is delayed beyond 4 weeks, it should be given at the earliest possible opportunity.
SAGE has thoroughly assessed the data on quality, safety and efficacy of the vaccine and has recommended its use for people aged 18 and above.
Safety data is currently limited for persons above 60 years of age (due to the small number of participants in clinical trials).
While no differences in safety profile of the vaccine in older adults compared to younger age groups can be anticipated, countries considering using this vaccine in persons older than 60 years should maintain active safety monitoring.
Sinovac Vaccine Cost in Private Healthcare Singapore
These vaccines are being provided for the providers at no cost, individuals should take note that the providers should not charge them for the vaccine cost. Those interested may contact the providers directly from June 18 for more details on how they may receive the vaccine.
Individuals who nevertheless wish to receive Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccinations under the SAR framework should discuss with their doctors in the selected private healthcare institutions the risks and benefits of using the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine, and jointly make an informed decision.
There should not be any additional costs beyond vaccination administration fees, which already include consultation charges and 7 per cent GST from range $10 to $25 per dose.
Private Healthcare Provider Selected in Singapore
– 1 Medical Teck Ghee
– Braddell Medical Clinic
– Chinatown Wellness Clinic
– Chua Medical Clinic And Surgery
– Dedicare Medical Practice & Surgery @ Hougang
– Doctors for Life Medical
– Doctors Koo, Loh & Associates
– EHA Clinic @ Jurong
– Elisa Koh Clinic & Surgery For Women
– HeartlandHealth (Bedok South)
– HeartlandHealth (Bukit Batok)
– iCare Medical and Wellness Clinic
– Icon Cancer Centre Farrer Park
– Integrated Wellness Clinic
– Little Cross Family Clinic
– Mediview Clinic and Surgery
– Pinnacle Family Clinic (Pasir Ris)
– Pinnacle Family Clinic (Serangoon North)
– Pulse Clinic
– Rophi Clinic
– Starmed Specialist Centre
– Thomson Wellth Clinic
– Wee HealthFirst Medical Clinic
– Yim Medical Centre (Admiralty MRT)
