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Plan Every Trip With the Right Vaccines
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Planning an overseas trip? At Singapore Women's Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations for destinations across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and beyond.
Our clinics are conveniently located in Orchard, Tanjong Pagar, Jurong East, and Novena. Whether you are travelling as an individual or a family, our doctors can advise on your vaccination requirements. If you are a corporate group, we can also arrange onsite vaccinations on request.
Some travel vaccines need time to take effect, so it helps to plan ahead. Contact us for advice, or book your travel vaccination appointment today.
Travel vaccinations are important because they help protect you from infectious diseases that are common in certain parts of the world but rarely seen in Singapore. These illnesses can be serious and may need costly medical treatment overseas, so getting vaccinated before your trip can lower your risk.
Some countries also require certain vaccinations compulsory for entry, especially for yellow fever and meningococcal disease, and may ask you to show official proof of vaccination before letting you in.
The vaccines you need depend on where you are going. See our guide to travel vaccines by country for the vaccines advised at each destination, whether you need malaria tablets, and the certificate rules on arrival and when you return to Singapore.
| Vaccination | Purpose | Dose & Schedule | Estimated Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Vaccines | |||
| Cholera | Prevents cholera infection from contaminated food or water. | 2 to 3 doses (depending on age) | 2 years |
| COVID-19 | Protects against COVID-19 infection and severe illness. Required for those undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage. | 1 to 3 doses (depending on age and health status) | Varies by vaccine and booster; immunity wanes over time |
| E. coli (ETEC) | Protects against travellers' diarrhoea caused by ETEC bacteria. | 2 to 3 doses (depending on age) | 3 months |
| Hepatitis A | Protects against liver infection from contaminated food or water. | 2 doses (0, 6 to 12 months) | 20 years+ |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Prevents mosquito-borne brain infection in rural Asia. | 1 dose | 5 years |
| Meningitis Vaccine (ACWY / MenB) | Protects against bacterial meningitis. MenACWY is required for Hajj pilgrimage. | 1 to 3 doses (depending on vaccine and age) | 4 to 5 years |
| Typhoid | Prevents typhoid fever from contaminated food or water. | 1 dose (booster every 3 years) | 3 years |
| Yellow Fever | Mandatory for entry to certain countries in Africa and South America. | 1 dose (at least 10 days before travel) | Lifetime |
| Additional Vaccines Recommended for Travel | |||
| Influenza (Flu) | Protects against seasonal flu viruses. | 1 dose per flu season (up to twice a year) | 6 months to 1 year |
| Pneumococcal | Protects against pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease. Recommended for Hajj pilgrims. | 1 to 2 doses (depending on vaccine and age) | Depends on indication and schedule |
| Rabies | Protects against rabies virus from animal bites. | 2 to 4 doses (depending on need) | 3 years |
| Tetanus / Tdap | Protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). | 1 dose (booster every 10 years) | 10 years |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Protects against RSV, which can cause severe respiratory illness in older adults and individuals at higher risk. | 1 dose | Currently only 1 dose is recommended |
If you are unsure of your vaccination history, you may check through the National Immunisation Registry (NIR) or consult our doctors, who can assist in reviewing your records and recommend suitable vaccinations based on your travel plans.
Travel vaccinations should be administered ideally at least 4 to 6 weeks before departure,
as some require multiple doses or take time to become effective. However, certain vaccines can still be
given closer to your travel date.
It is best to consult your doctor as early as possible to allow enough time for assessment, scheduling, and
full protection before your trip.
We also provide travel medical kits, curated by our doctors, to help you manage common travel issues such as diarrhoea, motion sickness, and minor injuries. Each kit is compact and cabin-friendly.
No appointment is required. You may walk in to purchase the kit during clinic hours.
At Singapore Women's Clinic, we offer a range of travel vaccines, with prices as follows:
| Vaccination | Dose & Schedule | Price* |
|---|---|---|
| Cholera | 2 to 3 doses (depending on age) | $136.25 / dose |
| COVID-19 (Pfizer-BioNTech / Comirnaty JN.1) | 1 to 3 doses (depending on age and health status) | From $0 |
| E. coli (ETEC) | 2 to 3 doses (depending on age) | $136.25 / dose |
| Hepatitis A | 2 doses (0, 6 to 12 months) | From $101.37 / dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses (0, 1, 6 months) | From $54.50 / dose |
| Influenza (Flu) | 1 dose per flu season (up to twice a year) | From $0 / dose (depending on newborn status / CHAS / PG / MG subsidies) |
| Japanese Encephalitis | 1 dose | $325 / dose |
| Meningitis Vaccine (ACWY / MenB) | 1 to 3 doses (depending on vaccine and age) | From $109 / dose |
| Pneumococcal | 1 to 2 doses (depending on vaccine and age) | From $0 / dose (depending on Healthier SG enrolment / CHAS / PG / MG subsidies) |
| Rabies | 2 to 4 doses (depending on need) | $263.78 / dose |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | 1 dose | $320 / dose |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) / Tetanus | 1 dose (booster every 10 years) | From $58.86 / dose |
| Typhoid | 1 dose (booster every 3 years) | $49.05 / dose |
| Yellow Fever | 1 dose (at least 10 days before travel) | $233.26 / dose |
| Travel Medicines | ||
| Malaria Pills | Doxycycline or Malarone, daily before, during and after travel | From $1.09 / tab |
| Period Delay Pill | Norethisterone 5 mg, daily from a few days before your period is due | $0.76 / tab |
*Prices are NETT and inclusive of GST.
We are a Ministry of Health–designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and can issue the
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) required for entry into
certain countries.
For Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, we offer a vaccination bundle comprising the influenza
(flu) and meningococcal vaccines at $143 NETT. Same-day
certification is also available.
Book in the morning and have your vaccination the same day, at any of our clinics.
Get several vaccines in one visit, so you are not making a separate trip for each one.
Receive official documentation at no extra cost, for travel, school or work.