Immunisation Requirements

With reference to Singapore’s National Childhood Immunisation Schedule, all children (Singapore Citizen and Non-Singapore Citizen) should have completed the following immunisations before entry into Primary One:

1. BCG

   1 dose (usually given at birth)

2. Diphtheria*, Pertussis & Tetanus

   3 doses (usually given at 3, 4 & 5 months)
   +1 booster dose (usually given at 18 months)

3. Oral Sabin (immunisation against poliomyelitis)

   3 doses (at 3, 4 & 5 months)
   + 1 booster dose (usually given at 18 months)

4. Measles*, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

   1 dose (usually given at 1 – 2 years)

5. Hepatitis B

   3 doses (usually given at birth, 1 & 5 to 6 months)

* Immunisation against diphtheria and measles are compulsory by law in Singapore.

The School Health Service team will visit the school to provide the follow-up immunisation boosters as according to the Singapore National Immunisation Schedule.