Are you at risk for severe COVID-19?
According to the Ministry of Health, individuals identified as medically vulnerable* are at increased risk of severe COVID-19.1,2 This includes:
- Elderly (aged 60 and above)1
- People who have concurrent medical conditions like diabetes, and chronic heart, lung or kidney diseases, among others.2
During the peak of the previous wave in December 2023, the incidence rate of COVID-19 hospitalisations and ICU admissions in Singapore among seniors aged 60 years and above was 25% higher in those who had not kept their vaccination updated versus those who had.3
Keep up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccination & speak to your doctor about the updated COVID-19 shot.
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Remember your reasons.
People have their reasons to stay protected against COVID-19. Whether it’s to support their child on match day, watch their daughter walk down the aisle, or simply enjoy a holiday. Staying up to date with COVID-19 protection helps protect against severe outcomes. Your reasons for protection are worth it. Speak to your healthcare professional for recommendations.
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Age and chronic conditions like diabetes or chronic kidney and heart diseases may increase your risk of severe COVID-19.1,2
* Medically Vulnerable refers to (a) Persons who are aged 60 and above, (b) Patients who are immunocompromised or have concurrent medical conditions such as obesity (e.g., adults with a BMI ≥30, diabetes, chronic heart and lung diseases, kidney diseases on dialysis, hypercoagulable states, cancer, or patients on drugs that cause immunosuppression; (c) Pregnant women; (d) Persons with genetic or metabolic conditions, including Down’s syndrome and cystic fibrosis.1,2
