It is safe and common to receive the Pneumococcal and Flu vaccinations at the same time.
Typically, you will be offered one vaccination on each arm. Please speak to your doctor about this.

If you are below the age of 65 with no chronic medical conditions, you can still take the influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations. However, these will not be subsidised. The clinic should notify you of the expected costs before the vaccination is administered.

Both vaccinations are under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS). 

In the elderly aged 65 years and above, flu vaccines should be administered annually or per season as the circulating virus changes and the body’s immunity to the flu virus may decrease over time.

Please consult your doctor for more details (e.g. on the number of recommended doses and types of vaccine) for the following medical conditions:

• Persons aged 18 years and older with chronic illnesses, such as asthma heart diseases and diabetes mellitus
  

• Persons who are immunocompromised (having lower body resistance to infections) or with other medical conditions
  

• Women at all stages of pregnancy
  

• Persons receiving intermediate and long-term care services

• Children below 6 months to 59 months
  
  

Nonetheless, other than the above-mentioned groups, flu vaccines are generally recommended for personal protection against the flu virus.

SMS invitations for vaccinations are currently only sent to members of the public within the recommended age range. You can still book an appointment for flu vaccination via book.health.gov.sg without an SMS invitation.
Do check out the eligibility criteria for subsidies before booking an appointment.

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are rare and can happen within minutes to a few hours after vaccination.

The symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue

• Difficulty in breathing

• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should inform your healthcare professional immediately.

Disclaimers

If you took more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.