Debated in Parliament on 6 May 2026.
Dr Choo Pei Ling asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health in light of the recent increase in measles cases (a) what is the profile of cases in terms of vaccination status and age group; and (b) what does this profile suggest about the main gaps in timely vaccination or catch-up vaccination coverage.
As of 28 April 2026, a total of 31 measles cases had been reported this year. Two were tourists, and 29 were residents. Among the residents, five were infants under 12 months of age who were not yet eligible for their first dose of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Of the remaining 24, one is fully vaccinated, two cases had one dose of MMR and the remaining 21 cases had unknown or no vaccination history.
The profile of those infected with measles is consistent with the evidence that completion of the two-dose MMR vaccination confers a high level of protection against measles. Hence, individuals who are unvaccinated or lack evidence of immunity are recommended to complete the two-dose MMR vaccination as per the national immunisation schedules.
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