Frequently Asked Questions for COVID-19 Vaccines - What Vaccines Should I Take?

Which vaccine should I take?

Any vaccine that is available to you is the vaccine you should take. Here in Singapore, there are Pfizer, Moderna, and Sinovac vaccines available. Although Sinovac vaccines demonstrate lower efficacy (51-84%) compared to Pfizer or Moderna (>90%), it actually demonstrates close to 100% protection from requiring medical treatment, hospitalization, and death.

Who is not suitable for the COVID vaccine?

Almost everyone is suitable for the Vaccine as COVID infection poses severe threat to everyone’s health. Contraindication for the COVID vaccine is a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine ingredients.

Generally, only patients with severe immune-compromised conditions are unsuitable for the COVID vaccine. If you have any other medical condition, you can always check with your healthcare provider.

Is it safe to take the COVID vaccine?

Yes, it is generally safe to be vaccinated against COVID 19 virus. The benefit of COVID vaccination in preventing severe disease definitely outweighs the risk of severe side effects.

Where can I get my COVID Vaccine?

You can get your COVID-19 Sinopharm Vaccine at AsiaMedic.

Sinopharm vaccination is now available at $99 (excluding GST ) for two dosages or $55 for a booster shot.

To register your interest, please click here or email us at Sinopharm@asiamedic.com.sg with your personal particular and indicate your preferred date and time.

You may also call +65 6505 2292 for more information.

Please arrive punctually for your vaccination. Your punctuality will ensure minimal patient mingling and exposure in our waiting room.

What are the common side effects?

Common side effects include pain on the injection site, as well as swelling and redness at the injection site. Fever, fatigue and headache are commonly seen as well.

Can my kids get vaccinated?

Yes, your children can be vaccinated too. However, only But so far only the Pfizer vaccine has been authorized for use in adolescents aged 12-18.

If I am pregnant and planning to breastfeed after delivery, can I get vaccinated?

If you are pregnant, including those planning to breastfeed after delivery, it is advised to get vaccinated. The mRNA vaccine ( Pfizer / Moderna brands) is advised for pregnant women.

COVID-19 Vaccines approved by WHO for emergency use.

Manufacturer	Pfizer-BioNTech	Moderna	Oxford-AztraZeneca	Johnson & Johnson – Janssen	Sinopharm (Beijing)	Sinovac (Beijing)
Country	United States / Germany	United States	Britain / Sweden	United States / Belgium	China	China
Mechanism	mRNA	mRNA	Adenovector	Adenovector	Inactivated virus	Inactivated virus
Efficiency	95%	94%	76%	66.90%	79%	51-84%
Dosage	2	2	2	1	2	2
Interval	3-4 weeks	4-6 weeks	4-12 weeks	NA	3-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Contraindication	Severe allergic reaction to vaccine ingredients					Severe reaction to the vaccine Severe neurologic condition Uncontrolled chronic illness
Side effect	Injection site pain Fatigue Headache Muscle pain Joint pain Possible fever and swelling of lymph node	Injection site pain Fatigue Headache Muscle pain Joint pain Possible fever and swelling of lymph node	Swelling, redness or a lump at the injection site Fever Vomiting or diarrhea Flu-like symptoms (i.e., high temperature, sore throat, runny nose, cough and chills)	Pain Redness Swelling Tiredness Headache Muscle pain Chills Fever Nausea	Injection site pain Soreness Swelling Fever, fatigue Headache Abdominal pain/diarrhea Cough Rhinorrhea	Injection site pain Soreness Headache Abdominal pain/diarrhea Cough Rhinorrhea
Concern			For people under 40 without underlying health conditions, it's currently advised that it's preferable to have another coronavirus vaccine instead of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.	Women younger than 50 years old especially should be aware of the rare risk of blood clots with low platelets after vaccination, and that other COVID-19 vaccines are available where this risk has not been seen.	Lesser data with patients older than 60 years old	Lesser data with patients older than 60 years old
Availability (In Singapore)	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Other population	Pregnant women Teenager	Pregnant women	NA	NA	NA	NA