Singapore

Singapore is a popular Asian destination for Australian travellers.

Changi Airport in Singapore is often the arrival point for Australian travellers looking to explore Southeast Asia.

Many Australians work in Singapore and use it as a base for more extensive travel. This must be considered when preparing an expatriate worker.

Health advice will vary according to the reason for travel (holiday, work, volunteering, visiting friends or relatives etc), accommodation, length of stay, time of year (wet or dry season) and location (urban or rural). Your current health status may also influence your travel plans.

Travel Vaccinations for Singapore

Singapore is low risk for exotic disease but there are a number of health concerns which might impact on your stay. It is important to be current for all your routine vaccines and to seek advice on whether other travel vaccines need to be considered. Speak with a healthcare provider 6-8 weeks before travel. Your current health status may also influence your travel plans.

Routine

Completed childhood immunisations, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/ Pertussis vaccine booster if > 10 years, Influenza > 65 years, Influenza > 6 months and < 5 years, Pneumonia vaccine > 65 years, Shingles > 65 years, RSV vaccine > 75 years.

Routine (other)

To consider if immune-suppressed (check with health provider).

Recommended depending on the nature of the trip

Hepatitis B (if unvaccinated), Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis.

To be considered if exposed to wildlife species. Individuals may include conservationists, ecologists, biologists or veterinarians

Rabies.

Particular to age

Measles booster if born between 1966 and 1980.

Particular to Singapore if arriving from certain destinations in Africa or South America within 6 days

Yellow Fever - Refer to CDC.

Travel Considerations

Consider taking a basic medical kit plus extras according to your intended activities. Always carry a letter regarding your medications and make sure it is easily accessible. Never travel without insurance.

Accidents

Travellers are much more likely to die or be injured than to be sick with an exotic disease. Travellers in the age group 15-44 are...

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Allergy

Allergy can present in different ways. Red, itchy lumps can occur anywhere on the body. Inhaled allergens eg pollens can cause an itchy runny nose and...

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Mosquito Avoidance Measures

Mosquito-borne and insect-borne diseases pose a significant threat to travellers, especially those who are considering a long-term stay in a...

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Respiratory Tract Infections

Respiratory tract infections (RTI’s) are the 3rd most common health issue affecting international travellers. Attack rates range from 5% to 40% depending on the...

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Security

For most people, overseas travel is “occasional” rather than “usual”. For some it is a very new experience. Security issues should not be forgotten...

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Skin Infections

A skin infection is a condition in which germs enter through the skin, The infection can cause pain, swelling and skin discolouration. If neglected there can...

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Sun Protection

At high-risk times it can take just 10 minutes to experience a significant sunburn. There are many ways to reduce the risks of sunburn and skin cancer...

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Travel Insurance

There is nothing wrong with travelling on the cheap. It is almost a rite of passage for young travellers. It often means very basic accommodation, street...

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Traveller’s Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is the commonest health issue experienced by travellers to lower income countries. Applies more for travellers who have grown up in a high-income...

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Tropical Ear

Swimmer’s ear is a common health problem in hot, humid climates. It is an inflammation of the lining of the outer ear canal. In 98% cases it is caused by...

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Diseases

Hantavirus

Group of viruses mostly carried by rodents (mice, rats, voles). ..

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Covid-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused...

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Influenza

Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious respiratory virus...

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Tuberculosis

This dreaded infection has killed many famous people in the prime

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. It is mostly transmitted..

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Nipah virus

Nipah is a serious viral disease which is transmitted from animals to humans.

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Zika

Zika is a viral disease transmitted from animals and...

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Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitos...

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Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by mosquitos...

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Dengue Fever

Dengue fever, also known as ‘break bone’ fever, due to...

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Travel Vaccinations

Travel Vaccinations

Singapore

Travel Vaccinations for Singapore

Routine

Routine (other)

Recommended

Recommended depending on the nature of the trip

To be considered if exposed to wildlife species. Individuals may include conservationists, ecologists, biologists or veterinarians

Particular to age

Particular to Singapore if arriving from certain destinations in Africa or South America within 6 days

Travel Considerations

Accidents

Allergy

Mosquito Avoidance Measures

Respiratory Tract Infections

Security

Skin Infections

Sun Protection

Travel Insurance

Traveller’s Diarrhoea

Tropical Ear

Diseases

Hantavirus

Covid-19

Influenza

Tuberculosis

Hepatitis A

Nipah virus

Zika

Japanese Encephalitis

Chikungunya

Dengue Fever

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