National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS)

Recommended Vaccinations under National Adult Immunisation Schedule

From 1 November 2020, Singaporean adults will benefit from subsidies1 for recommended vaccinations under the National Adult Immunisation Programme (NAIS), and can use their MediSave for co-payment of these vaccinations.

Prior to taking the vaccination, please consult with our doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended, and if you are suitable for the vaccination(s).

Eligibility criteria for subsidies apply. MediSave eligibility criteria and limits apply. Recommended vaccinations differ for different target population groups. Terms and conditions apply.

1Source: MOH

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VaccinesRecommended GroupsSchedule
Influenza

  • Persons aged 65 years or older

  • Persons aged 18 years and older and receiving long-term aspirin therapy

  • Persons who have chronic medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, asthma, and heart disease

  • Persons who are immunocompromised

  • Persons receiving intermediate and long term care services

  • Persons receiving intermediate and long term care services

  • Women at all stages of pregnancy

1 dose annually
Pneumococcal
(Included under NAIS: 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23)

  • Persons aged 65 years or older

1 dose each of 2 vaccines
Pneumococcal
(Included under NAIS: 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23)

  • Persons aged 18 years and older with chronic illnesses such as chronic lung, heart, kidney or liver diseases and diabetes mellitus

  • Persons who are immunocompromised or with other medical conditions

1 or 2 doses
Pneumococcal
20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20)

  • All persons aged 65 years or older

  • Persons aged 18-64 years with any of the following conditions:


    • Chronic medical conditions, comprising:


      • Chronic pulmonary disease

      • All persons aged 65 years or older

      • Chronic liver Disease

      • Diabetes Mellitus


    • Cochlear implants or cerebrospinal fluid leaks

    • Anatomic or functional asplenia 

    • Immunocompromising conditions 

    • Chronic kidney disease 

1 doses

Effective from 1 September 2025
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Included under NAIS: Bivalent HPV vaccine (HPV2)

  • Females aged 9 to 26 years old

3 doses
(0, 1 – 2, 6 months)
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)

  • Pregnant women

1 dose per pregnancy
(16 – 32 weeks)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

  • Adults without evidence of immunity and/or prior disease

2 doses
Hepatitis B

  • Adults without evidence of immunity and/or prior disease

3 doses
Varicella

  • Adults without evidence of immunity and/or prior disease

2 doses
Shingles
Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccine (RHZV)

  • All persons aged 60 years or older

  • Person aged 18 years or older with immunocompromising conditions

2 doses (2 – 6 months)
Effective from 1 September 2025

Source: MOH

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FAQ

From 1 November 2017, use of MediSave on the recommended vaccinations for the relevant target population groups under the NAIS is allowed at public healthcare institutions, MediSave-accredited GPs and private hospitals.

Singaporeans will be able to use up to $500 of their MediSave account, per year, under the MediSave500 scheme.

Please check with our clinic staff before the vaccination if you wish to use your MediSave.

Yes, you can use your MediSave to pay for yourself, or your immediate family members, which include your spouse, children and parents.

Please consult with our doctor prior to taking the vaccination, to find out which vaccinations are recommended, and if you are suitable.

You can go to any Raffles Medical GP clinics for your vaccination(s). The vaccinations are also generally available at Medisave-accredited healthcare institutions.

An appointment is not necessary. However, do check with your preferred Raffles Medical clinic on the availability of the vaccinations prior.

Singaporeans aged 18 years and above
Medisave claims# for approved vaccinations under NAIS

#Patients can utilise their own, or their immediate family member’s MediSave.
Different MediSave limits and eligibility criteria apply for different healthcare programmes.

1 MOH official press release
2 CPF ​Scheme - Medisave information