Covid-19 vaccinations set to head the way of the flu jab: Ong Ye Kung

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Covid-19 vaccinations are set to become a part of the new normal, and are heading the way of endemic diseases such as the flu, where jabs are encouraged every year, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in a ministerial statement in Parliament on Monday. He was addressing...

“Some people are asking when is vaccination going to end? To be very honest, Covid-19 vaccinations have become part of the new norm. For an endemic disease like influenza, vaccinations are encouraged every year, which will help avoid many deaths. Covid-19 is heading the same way,” said Mr Ong.

As at Dec 31, 2022, about 60 per cent of individuals aged 18 years and above are up to date with their vaccinations. Mr Ong said that with the introduction of the bivalent formulations for both Moderna and Pfizer, he hopes more will step forward to get better protection.

 

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