Designated Centres or Clinics for Residents to Check Suitability for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked asked the Minister for Health whether the Ministry will consider designated centres or clinics for residents to follow up and check specifically if they are medically suitable for COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Senior Minister of State for Health (Dr Janil Puthucheary) (for the Minister for Health): Mr Deputy Speaker, the Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination (EC19V) has determined that most residents can be safely vaccinated. Only those who are allergic to COVID-19 vaccines are medically ineligible. Individuals with specific medical queries or requiring detailed medical consultation, can approach their own doctors for a more detailed discussion on their health conditions and their suitability of vaccination.

All vaccination centres are also equipped to screen for and advise on the medical suitability for the COVID-19 vaccines under the National Vaccination programme. The vaccination centres are staffed by trained medical personnel who are also guided by clinical guidelines developed in consultation with EC19V.

Mr Deputy Speaker: Dr Tan Wu Meng, next question.