We understand that there are exemptions whereby certain age groups need not be vaccinated. Who is exempted/not exempted? Why are there such age-group exemptions?

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Healthcare workers who do not have evidence of immunity against measles will have to be vaccinated against measles. The only exception is if they are Singaporeans or Permanent Residents (PRs) born in Singapore before 1 January 1975. Serological studies have shown that there is a high level of immunity against measles (~100%) in these cohorts.

There is no age-group exemption for the diphtheria vaccination requirement. All workers in healthcare who do not have evidence of immunity against diphtheria will have to be vaccinated against diphtheria.

We understand that there are exemptions whereby certain age groups need not be vaccinated. Who is exempted/not exempted? Why are there such age-group exemptions?

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