Singapore's National Childhood Immunisation Schedule differs from schedules in other countries. If your child was born here, following NCIS keeps them protected against locally prevalent diseases and meets school enrolment requirements.
Below are the vaccines, timing, subsidy details, and how to access your child's records.
Why the NCIS Matters for Your Child
Vaccines protect against diseases that can hospitalise or kill infants and young children. They train immunity before exposure.
For how vaccines work and appointment-day tips, see our guide to child immunisation.
Why Schedules Differ Between Countries
Countries recommend similar core vaccines but time them differently based on local disease patterns, cost, and policy.
For example, the US offers routine flu vaccine from 6 months. The UK targets flu more narrowly by age and risk group. Singapore's NCIS reflects local epidemiology and school requirements.
Singapore NCIS: Vaccines by Age
Per the National Child Immunisation Schedule (effective 1 November 2020), immunisation runs from birth through age 17.
From 18 months, annual or seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended.
Birth
Hep B (Hepatitis B) 1st dose and BCG (bacillus Calmette-Guerin)
2 Months
Hep B 2nd dose
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis-polio (DTP-Polio), Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) 1st dose
4 Months
DTP-polio, Hib 2nd dose
Pneumococcal 1st dose
6 Months
Hep B 3rd dose
DTP-polio, Hib 3rd dose
12 Months
Pneumococcal 1st Booster
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella 1st dose
15 Months
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella 2nd dose
18 Months
DTP-polio, Hib 1st booster
6 Months to 59 Months
Influenza (yearly)
How to View Your Child's Immunisation Record
National Immunisation Registry (website)
Children born on or after 1 January 1996 have records at the National Immunisation Registry.
LifeSG mobile app
Download LifeSG from the App Store or Google Play.
Log in with Singpass, open Services, tap View all services, choose Healthcare, then View child immunisation records under Managing your child's health.
What to Bring to the Appointment
Bring your child's health booklet. The clinic records each dose there and in the national registry.
Subsidies and Cost in Singapore
The Vaccination and Childhood Development Screening Subsidies (VCDSS) support eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents at polyclinics and CHAS GP clinics.
Vaccination subsidies: Apply when your child meets NCIS or NAIS criteria. Others pay full price.
Developmental screening subsidies: Children aged 0 to 6 receive subsidised screenings at recommended touchpoints.
Singaporeans get higher CHAS subsidies ($35 to $125) for vaccines on the Subsidised Vaccine List.
Subsidy eligibility follows NCIS and NAIS recommendations. Confirm with your clinic before the visit.
Eligible Singaporean children receive full subsidy for seven developmental screening milestones at CHAS clinics and polyclinics.
Insurance and Out-of-Pocket Costs
Routine vaccinations are not typically covered as insurance claims on their own. Check your insurer for illness-related visits (fever, cough) after vaccination.
Verify current fees with your clinic or MOH sources before booking.
Staying on Schedule
Mark vaccination dates on your calendar and bring the health booklet every time.
Read our guide to child immunisation for vaccine basics and comfort tips. Mild fever after vaccination is common; call your paediatrician if you are worried.
For illness prevention beyond vaccines, see preventing common childhood illnesses.
