DO YOU STILL HAVE TO GET VACCINATED IF YOU’RE NOT TRAVELLING?
Yes, because influenza circulates all year round, said Dr Leong Choon Kit, a general practitioner from Mission (Hougang) Medical Clinic. And it peaks twice a year in Singapore, typically from May to August and again from December to March, he added. “So, we often see a surge in patients seeking vaccination before these seasons, especially those travelling overseas or going to colder climates.”
And remember, it takes about two weeks for the vaccine to take effect, so plan accordingly.
