Consultations and Assessments on Contraindications for mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

Debated in Parliament on 14 Sep 2021.

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About 1,000 individuals with previous vaccine allergies were referred to allergists for mRNA vaccine assessment, with the process fully subsidized for eligible residents.
Around 7,100 people who had allergic reactions after the first mRNA vaccine dose were offered a Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccination program, with 3,900 showing interest.
The Minister confirmed that individuals with contraindications can access free specialist consultations to choose suitable vaccines based on current medical data.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Health (a) to date, how many individuals have been assessed to have contraindications to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines; and (b) whether these individuals can be provided with a free consultation with an allergist to help them choose suitable vaccines to receive based on the latest medical findings and safety data.

Ong Ye Kung

About 1,000 individuals had previous allergic reactions to other vaccines. These persons have been referred to allergists to assess their suitability for mRNA vaccines. The assessment is fully subsidised for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and long-term pass holders.

A separate group of about 7,100 individuals had allergic reactions after taking the first dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. They have been invited to complete their vaccination with two doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac under a dedicated public health programme. Of these persons, 3,900 have indicated their interest to do so.

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About 1,000 individuals with previous vaccine allergies were referred to allergists for mRNA vaccine assessment, with the process fully subsidized for eligible residents.
Around 7,100 people who had allergic reactions after the first mRNA vaccine dose were offered a Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccination program, with 3,900 showing interest.
The Minister confirmed that individuals with contraindications can access free specialist consultations to choose suitable vaccines based on current medical data.

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Consultations and Assessments on Contraindications for mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

Debated in Parliament on 14 Sep 2021.

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About 1,000 individuals with previous vaccine allergies were referred to allergists for mRNA vaccine assessment, with the process fully subsidized for eligible residents.
Around 7,100 people who had allergic reactions after the first mRNA vaccine dose were offered a Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccination program, with 3,900 showing interest.
The Minister confirmed that individuals with contraindications can access free specialist consultations to choose suitable vaccines based on current medical data.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Ong Ye Kung

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About 1,000 individuals with previous vaccine allergies were referred to allergists for mRNA vaccine assessment, with the process fully subsidized for eligible residents.
Around 7,100 people who had allergic reactions after the first mRNA vaccine dose were offered a Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccination program, with 3,900 showing interest.
The Minister confirmed that individuals with contraindications can access free specialist consultations to choose suitable vaccines based on current medical data.

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

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Consultations and Assessments on Contraindications for mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

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Gerald Giam Yean Song

Ong Ye Kung

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