Vaccination

Prevention is better than cure.

Our vaccination services follow the latest Adult Immunization Guidelines and cater to specific needs, including travel-related immunizations.

What is Influenza?

Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause sudden high fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue, and may lead to serious complications such as pneumonia especially in young children, the elderly, and individuals with chronic conditions.

Annual flu vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and others, and is strongly recommended for those at higher risk.

Who Should Get Vaccinated Anually?

People 65 years and older

People with chronic medical conditions

Children 5 years and older

People receiving immediate or long
term care services

Children 6 months - 18 years old
on chronic aspirin

Women at any stage of pregnancy

Symptoms

Fever

Chills

Sore Throat

Fatigue

Cough

Muscle Ache

Nausea

Headache

How it Spreads

Influenza is spread from person to person mainly through infectious respiratory droplets and secretions released during coughing and sneezing.

Transmission can also occur when secretions of an infected person are transferred from a recently contaminated surface (e.g. doorknob, telephone receiver) to the nose or mouth of a healthy person.

Getting Vaccinated

Influenza vaccines help to prevent flu, a common infection caused by Influenza virus types A and B.

The vaccine takes 2 weeks post‑vaccination to develop adequate immunity.

One dose is recommended anually, as influenza viruses constantly evolve and your immunity may decline over time

Why Choose HeartlandHealth?

All our clinics provide a range of recommended vaccinations for children, adults, and seniors.
Our doctors and nurses are experienced in vaccination care.
As Influenza is part of the NAIS, you can use MediSave to pay for your influenza vaccination.

*This use of MediSave is subjected to the annual withdrawal limits under the MediSave 500 scheme.

Learn more about MediSave and what you can use it to claim here.

Learn more about the vaccinations available for you and your family from our doctors today.

Book your appointment with us or head down to our nearest clinic.

Have questions? Call or WhatsApp us at (65) 6797 8800.

High-Risk Types

Can cause cancer

Low-Risk Types

Do not cause cancer

What is HPV?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that can affect various parts of the body. There are over 100 types of HPV, which are classified into:

How is HPV Transmitted?

HPV infection is common in both men and women.

It is mainly transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, such as:

Sexual activity
Sharing contaminated sex toys
Rarely, from an infected mother to a baby at birth

HPV cannot be spread by:

Sitting on toilet seats
Touching common surfaces

Most HPV infections in the cervix do not cause symptoms.

Abnormalities are usually detected through:

Cervical Screening (Pap Smear Test)
HPV DNA Testing

What is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in Singapore, affecting women in their 40s - 50s.
It is important to watch for symptoms such as:

Certain types of HPV can infect the cervix, vagina, and vulva. Most infections are cleared naturally by the immune system, but persistent HPV infections can cause abnormal cell changes that may develop into cervical cancer over several years.

It is important to watch for symptoms such as:

Abnormal vaginal bleeding (e.g., after sex or between periods)
Changes in vaginal discharge (amount, colour, or smell)

HPV Vaccination

The HPV vaccine helps protect against specific HPV types that can lead to cervical cancer.

Key points:

The vaccine is most effective when given before sexual activity
Approved vaccines in Singapore: Cervarix and Gardasil 9

The table below shows each vaccine’s coverage and the types of HPV-related conditions they help prevent.

Condition / Lesion Prevented	HPV Type	Cervarix	Gardasil	Gardasil 9
Cervical cancer & premalignant cervical lesions	16, 18
Vulvar, vaginal & anal cancer	16, 18
Vulvar, vaginal & anal cancer	31, 33, 45, 52, 58
Premalignant lesions	6, 11, 16, 18
Dysplastic, premalignant cervical, vulvar, vaginal & anal lesions	6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58

Getting Vaccinated

How often should you get vaccinated (depending on your age group)?

Vaccine	Age Group	Doses	Frequency
Cervarix	Females 15–26	3	Month 0, Month 1–2, Month 6
Cervarix	Females 9–14	2	Month 0, Month 5
Gardasil	Females 9–26	3	Month 0, Month 1–2, Month 6
Gardasil 9	Females 9–14	2	Month 0, Month 6
Gardasil 9	Females/Males 9–45	3	Month 0, Month 2, Month 6

*HPV vaccinations are not substitutes for routine cervical cancer screening. Regular pap smears are still your best protection against cervical cancer.

Protect yourself against HPV-related cancers. Book an appointment today.

Book a HPV Vaccination

Why Choose HeartlandHealth?

All HPV vaccines stated above are available at HeartlandHealth.
HeartlandHealth is a partner of Temasek Foundation’s HPV Immunisation Programme
Our doctors and nurses are experienced in vaccination care.
You can use MediSave to pay for the Cervarix and Gardisil vaccines if you are eligible.

Learn more about the vaccinations available for you and your family from our doctors today.

Book your appointment with us or head down to our nearest clinic.

Have questions?

Call or WhatsApp us at (65) 6797 8800.

What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver and affects its ability to function properly.

In Singapore, around 6% of adults are carriers, with most infections acquired at birth or in early childhood. Many carriers show no symptoms for years, but if left untreated, can lead to serious complications such as acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, liver failure or liver cancer.

Liver cancer is a silent killer because majority of patients do not have symptoms in the early stages

How is Hepatitis B Transmitted?

Hepatitis B spreads through contact with infected body fluids, such as blood, semen, and saliva.

It can be transmitted in several ways, most commonly:

From an infected mother to baby at birth or shortly after

Blood transfusions from unscreened infected donors

Non-sterile instruments like needles shared among infected drug abusers

Unprotected sexual contact with an infected person

Symptoms of Acute Hepatitis B

In the later stages of liver cancer, when the tumour grows large and affects liver function, you may experience the following symptoms:

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Joint pain
Itchy rash
Fever
Pain in the upper right abdomen
Dark urine
Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite

Hepatitis B Vaccine & Getting Vaccinated

The Hepatitis B vaccine is 95% effective in preventing chronic Hepatitis B infection in children and adults who have not yet been exposed to the virus. The most reliable way to protect yourself is through vaccination, which is safe and highly effective when all three doses are completed.

1st dose: At your clinic visit

2nd dose: 1 month after the first dose

3rd dose: 6 months after the first dose

It is important to complete all three doses for full protection.

Why Choose HeartlandHealth?

HeartlandHealth is committed to helping you and your family stay protected against Hepatitis B
Our doctors and nurses are experienced in vaccination care.
You can use MediSave to pay for the Hepatitis B vaccine if you are eligible.

Learn more about the Hepatitis B vaccine from our doctors today.

Book your appointment with us or head down to our nearest clinic.

Have questions?

Call or WhatsApp us at (65) 6797 8800.

What is Shingles?

Shingles is a painful rash illness that occurs when the varicella-zoster virus reactivates in the body after a person has had chickenpox. It can lead to serious complications, the most common being postherpetic neuralgia, a long-lasting nerve pain.

Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. The risk is highest in adults over 50 as the immune system weakens with age. People with chronic illnesses, high stress, or those receiving treatments that suppress immunity, such as chemotherapy, are also at greater risk.

The most common symptom of shingles is a rash that typically appears on one side of the body. This rash is often painful, itchy, burning or tingly.

" It is estimated that 1 in 5 people who have had chickenpox may later develop shingles. "

Vaccination is the most effective way to lower your risk of shingles and its complications.

New Subsidies for Shingles Vaccination (from Sep 2025)

If you are 60 or older, you may be eligible for newly introduced subsidies for the shingles vaccination.
These subsidies make it easier to protect yourself against this painful condition.

The table below shows the co-pay cap for each subsidy type.

Card	MOH Subsidy Type	Co-Pay Cap
	Pioneer Generation	$38 / dose
	CHAS Blue CHAS Orange Merdeka Generation	$75 / dose
	CHAS Green Non-CHAS Holder SG Citizen	$150 / dose

Getting Vaccinated

SHINGRIX is currently the only vaccine that is registered with the HSA for shingles prevention.

Two-dose vaccine, with a 2 to 6 months interval in between doses

>90% effective in preventing shingles and postherpetic neuralgia

Book a Shingles Vaccination

Why Choose HeartlandHealth?

Subsidies are available at all our clinics for your convenience.
Our doctors and nurses are experienced in vaccination care.

Learn more about Shingles and the vaccination available from our doctors today.

Book your appointment with us or head down to our nearest clinic.

Have questions?

Call or WhatsApp us at (65) 6797 8800.