Travel Vaccinations in Singapore

Why Travel Vaccinations Matter

Travel exposes you to infectious diseases that are uncommon or rare in Singapore. Contaminated food and water can carry hepatitis A, typhoid and cholera. Mosquito bites in rural Asia can transmit Japanese encephalitis or dengue. Animal bites in many destinations carry a rabies risk. Some countries with active yellow fever transmission won't let you enter without proof of vaccination.

A short pre-travel consultation works out exactly which vaccines apply to you, based on your destination, length of stay, activities planned, and what you have already received. The goal isn't to vaccinate against everything — it's to give you the protection you actually need, in the timeframe you have before departure.

When should I book?

Ideally, 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Many vaccines need multiple doses spaced over weeks or months, and immunity takes 1 to 2 weeks to develop after each dose. If you have a last-minute trip, vaccination is still worthwhile — for example, hepatitis B has an accelerated schedule that completes the primary course in 2 months (doses at 0, 1, 2 months plus a 12-month booster), and a single dose of hepatitis A or typhoid offers meaningful short-term protection. Discuss the best plan with your doctor based on how much time you have before departure.

Travel Vaccines We Offer

Below are the main travel-related vaccines available at our clinics. Several common travel vaccines have their own dedicated pages with detailed schedule, side effects and pricing — click through where linked.

Vaccines specific to travel

• Yellow Fever (Stamaril) — single dose providing ~10 years of protection (often considered lifelong by WHO). Required for entry to many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South America. We are MOH-licensed to administer Yellow Fever and issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP).
• Japanese Encephalitis (Imojev) — single-dose live attenuated vaccine giving at least 5 years of protection. Recommended for travel to rural or agricultural areas of Asia during transmission season, particularly for longer stays. Not given in pregnancy or immunocompromise.
• Typhoid — single dose with booster every 3 years. For travel to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa and Latin America where food and water hygiene cannot be assured.
• Rabies (Rabipur) — 3-dose pre-exposure course (days 0, 7 and 28) for individuals not previously vaccinated. A rapid regimen is possible for short-notice travel. A booster shot 1 year after the first vaccine is recommended for travellers planning to return to high-risk areas; occupational workers (veterinarians, animal handlers, lab workers) typically boost every 6 months to 2 years. Recommended for travellers spending time in rural areas, working with animals, outdoor enthusiasts (camping, hiking) in rabies-endemic regions, or with limited access to medical care. Post-exposure after an animal bite or scratch: for previously vaccinated individuals, 2 doses (days 0 and 3); for those not previously vaccinated, 4 doses (days 0, 3, 7 and 14) PLUS rabies immunoglobulin. Note: our clinic does not administer rabies immunoglobulin — proceed to the nearest Accident & Emergency department for this.
• Meningococcal vaccines (ACWY and B) — MenACWY (e.g., MenQuadfi by Sanofi or Menveo by GSK) as a single dose with booster every 5 years, providing protection against serogroups A, C, W and Y. MenB (e.g., Bexsero by GSK) as 2 doses at least 4 weeks apart for serogroup B. MenACWY is mandatory for Hajj / Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia. Also recommended for travellers to the African meningitis belt during dry season.
• Cholera (Dukoral) — 2-dose oral course providing ~2 years of cholera protection for adults and children aged 6 and above; children aged 2 to 6 receive a 3-dose course with ~6 months of protection and a booster required for continued cover. For travel to outbreak zones or where water quality is uncertain.
• E. coli (ETEC) cross-protection — Dukoral additionally offers limited cross-protection against ETEC-related travellers' diarrhoea as a secondary benefit (~3 months based on available evidence, which is limited). Not a dedicated travellers' diarrhoea vaccine.

Routine vaccines often updated before travel

• Hepatitis A — 2-dose course; the most commonly indicated travel vaccine for most destinations outside Japan, Singapore and high-income countries
• Hepatitis B — 3-dose course; for longer stays, healthcare-related travel, or potential medical / dental exposure abroad
• MMR catch-up — recommended if you have no record of two childhood doses; measles outbreaks are active in parts of Asia and Europe
• Tdap booster (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) — recommended every 10 years and before close contact with newborns
• Annual flu vaccine — useful for any travel, especially during transmission seasons in your destination's hemisphere
• Varicella (chickenpox) — 2-dose course for adults without prior chickenpox or vaccination, particularly important before extended travel or healthcare work
• RSV vaccine — single dose for adults aged 60 and above, offering protection against respiratory syncytial virus
• HPV (Cervarix 2 or Gardasil 9), pneumococcal, and shingles — routine adult vaccines that may be due regardless of travel; worth combining into the same visit

What to Expect at Your Pre-Travel Visit

1. Itinerary review — your doctor goes through your destination(s), dates, accommodation, planned activities, and existing vaccination history. Takes around 15 to 20 minutes for a typical multi-vaccine consultation.
2. Vaccine plan — recommendations are tailored to your trip and existing immunity, with options laid out clearly (e.g., "you need these three; this one is optional"). Pricing is transparent before you proceed.
3. Vaccines administered — multiple vaccines can usually be given at the same visit, in different arms or at separate sites. Live vaccines may need spacing — your doctor will explain.
4. Brief observation — a short wait (typically 15 minutes) to check for any immediate reactions.
5. Certificates & follow-up — you receive a vaccination record for your trip, including the ICVP if Yellow Fever was administered. Follow-up doses (e.g., second hepatitis A, second rabies) are scheduled where needed.

Common side effects

• Soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site for 1–2 days
• Mild fever, headache or tiredness
• Occasionally, mild nausea
• Yellow fever can occasionally cause flu-like symptoms 5 to 10 days after vaccination — usually self-limiting

Serious reactions are rare. Seek urgent medical help for signs of a severe allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, facial swelling) or a widespread rash.

Pregnancy and travel vaccines

Inactivated travel vaccines (typhoid injection, rabies, meningococcal, Dukoral) are generally safe in pregnancy when clinically indicated. Live vaccines — yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis (Imojev), MMR, varicella — are not given in pregnancy unless the risk of disease clearly outweighs the theoretical risk to the foetus. If you are pregnant and have essential travel, your doctor will work through risk-benefit on a case-by-case basis.

Immunocompromised travellers

If you are immunocompromised — for example, on biologics, high-dose steroids, active chemotherapy, post-transplant immunosuppression, or living with HIV with low CD4 count — live travel vaccines (yellow fever, Imojev, MMR, varicella) are generally contraindicated. Pre-travel consultation is especially important — we may recommend alternative vaccines, prophylactic medications, or destination adjustments where vaccination cannot be given safely.

Travel health insurance

Vaccinations reduce but do not eliminate risk. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical care abroad, medical evacuation, and any pre-existing conditions — healthcare costs overseas (particularly in the US and parts of Europe) can be substantial.

Travel Vaccinations Price in Singapore

Most travel-specific vaccines are not on Singapore's Nationally Recommended Vaccines list under the NAIS, so they are not MediSave-claimable and are paid out of pocket. Routine vaccines that overlap with NAIS (e.g., hepatitis B, MMR, flu, HPV) may still be MediSave-claimable for eligible Singaporeans — our team will check during your consultation. Pricing across our four clinics:

^* Prices are NETT and inclusive of GST. Consultation fees are charged separately. Travel vaccines listed in the top section are not MediSave-claimable; routine vaccines in the bottom section may be MediSave-claimable for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Last updated: Jun 26, 2026. While every effort is made to keep pricing information up to date, please WhatsApp 8095 3275 to confirm the latest rates.