Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19

You can delay your vaccine by 28 days from when your symptoms started or when you received a positive COVID-19 test. However, for enhanced efficacy, it is advised to receive your next vaccine dose three months after the infection or at the suggested interval for your following dose, whichever occurs later.¹

Protection generally begins one or two weeks after receiving the shot.²

You can enter your postal code or street name to find a vaccination location here.

Even though COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we cannot afford to lower our guard. To date, about 80% of the local population have completed their initial or additional dose but have not received a dose within the last year. This indicates that immunity in the population is likely to have waned.³ 

In 2024, an additional dose of vaccine is recommended to be administered around 1 year (and no earlier than 5 months) after the last dose received to keep up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccination. The additional dose is:⁴

• recommended for all persons aged 60 years and above, medically vulnerable individuals and residents of aged care facilities;
• encouraged for all individuals aged 6 months and above, in particular, healthcare workers, as well as household members and caregivers of medically vulnerable individuals.

No, if you feel unwell, kindly contact the clinic you have booked your vaccination with to reschedule.¹ If you require any further assistance, please visit here or call the MOH COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 6995 9199.

Please refer to the latest guidelines on appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations by the Ministry of Health here.

Age restriction applies to COVID-19 vaccines according to the National Vaccination Programme:⁴

• Aged 6 months – 11 years: Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines
• Aged 12 and above: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Novavax vaccines

You can view or download your vaccination records by logging in to the HealthHub app using your Singpass account. All Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long Term Pass Holders aged 15 years and above are eligible for Singpass. If you are not a Singpass user, you may refer to your physical vaccination card, which is given to all individuals vaccinated in Singapore.⁵

You do not need to restart your vaccination if you miss a dose. The timeframe to get fully vaccinated is not strict, so you should receive your vaccine dose as soon as possible for optimal protection.⁶

Both COVID-19 and influenza (Flu) are contagious respiratory diseases that have caused mortality worldwide, although they are brought on by different viruses. Flu is caused by an infection with an influenza virus, whereas COVID-19 is caused by the COVID-19 virus. The symptoms of the flu and COVID-19 may be difficult to differentiate. If you experience any symptoms, please consult a healthcare professional.⁷ Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered on the same visit if you are eligible and the timing for each vaccine is right.⁸

If you feel well and are asymptomatic, you may proceed with your COVID-19 vaccination appointment. If you have any symptoms or feel unwell, you may delay your vaccination by 28 days to 3 months. For any further concerns, please speak to a healthcare professional.^1,9

You can access healthcare through teleconsultation with a doctor from the telemedicine providers listed here.