MOH recommends 4th vaccine dose for certain groups

The 2nd booster shot will be unavailable to the general population for now.

The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) has agreed to the expert committee's recommendation of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for those immunocompromised, have a serious chronic disease, in aged care facilities, or aged 80 and above.

Minister Ong Ye Kung said the fourth dose will not be available to the rest of the population currently.

MOH director of medical services, Kenneth Mak, explained the recommended fourth dose will not affect one's vaccination status for vaccination-differentiated safe management measures. 

The ministry strongly encouraged those eligible to go for this second booster to protect themselves.