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SINGAPORE – A new program will be introduced to provide support for those experiencing serious side effects related to the Covid-19 vaccines administered here.
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong announced this in Parliament on Monday (January 4), saying that the Health Ministry’s program will give peace of mind to those receiving the vaccines, although few are expected to need it.
More details about the vaccine injury financial assistance program will be announced later, he said.
“As with all established drugs and vaccines, there is a small risk of very rare but serious adverse events that can occur after vaccination, including allergic reactions,” he said.
He added that those receiving the Covid-19 vaccine should be observed on the spot for 30 minutes after receiving the injection, so that any serious allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis can be detected and treated immediately.
The Health Sciences Authority had previously said that certain groups of people, such as those with a history of anaphylaxis or the rapid onset of severe allergic reactions, should not receive the vaccine as a precaution.
Pregnant women, immunosuppressed people, and those under the age of 16 should also not receive the vaccine, as safety and efficacy data in these groups of people are not yet available.
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