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Mommee
19 yrs ago
Hi! I've read somewhere that Hepatitis A is quite prevalent in Singapore - would anyone know if this is really the case? Will be moving to Singapore in a couple of weeks and am not sure if it is a must to get my baby vaccinated before going - I'm worried that she might feel uneasy and irritable during the flight specially a few days after getting her shots. Thanks
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It is not a major problem in Singapore, and immunization is not to be recommended per se. It can always be done later, when she comes into contact with more risky ventures - Hep A is a oro-faecally transmitted illness, ie it is carried by food and water - poor hygiene. Generally to be recommended in conjunction with Hep B shots
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hi,
hep A is not a part of the singapore immunisation schedule. however, i do recall seeing pamphlets at our PD's clinic encouraging vaccination for this.
my best advice is seek advice from your baby's doc in your home country or seek advice from your baby's pediatrician when you find one in singapore.
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Nula
19 yrs ago
I had us all immunised before we left Australia for Asia. I don't recall either of the kids having any reaction (youngest was 13months). I think the youngest also had more than one shot for Hep A. You could wait until you get there.
See attached link from the REA (from 2002) in Singapore
http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=2023
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