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50 mins·Over 9,000 students have booked appointments to receive the first dose of vaccination against #COVID-19 today.
Visited the vaccination centre at Bukit Timah Community Club and had good chats with some of the students and their accompanying parents. Was glad to hear from several of the students that most of their friends have signed up to be vaccinated!
Since 1 June, SMS invitations have been sent to students taking the O-, N-, and A-Level exams this year, students in JC1, as well as students in polytechnics, to sign up for vaccination.
I am heartened by the positive response that we have received thus far, and the high sign-up rate. As we battle the evolving challenges from the pandemic, vaccination remains the best way to keep our students and children safe.
We will continue to notify eligible students through SMS invitations until 13 June. Do look out for these messages, and I urge all parents to sign your child up for vaccination when you receive them.
Let us all do our part to keep our loved ones and community safe.
That's tough considering sinkies are poor and easily offended.
That's tough considering sinkies are poor and easily offended.
Evil Eyes Mark Yeo is rich and also easily offended.
He has already insult our intelligence by saying cotton is from sheep.
from yahoo.com:
SINGAPORE — Singapore kicked off its COVID-19 vaccination drive for students aged 12 and above on Thursday (3 June), with the aim of vaccinating over 400,000 students by August.
Parents whose children have received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or are scheduled to have their jabs soon told Yahoo News Singapore that they were glad for the protection that vaccination offers. Some, however, expressed concerns over the possible side-effects of the vaccine and swiftness of the rollout.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Monday that bookings for the student vaccinations would be opened on Tuesday. This came after the multi-ministry taskforce (MTF) handling the pandemic announced on 18 May that Singapore's vaccination programme would be extended to those aged 12 to 15.
Currently, students aged 12 to 17 can only be administered the Pfizer vaccine, while those aged 18 and above can choose between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
"When they first announced the vaccinations for students, I was quite happy and relieved. I was looking forward to it. I think it will reduce the anxiety in my daughter, who is taking the national examination at the end of the year," said Habibah, a 50-year-old schoolteacher.
Speaking to Yahoo News Singapore at her home in Pasir Ris, Habibah expressed concerns over her daughter possibly experiencing severe side-effects. However, she took comfort in the fact that other members of her family – including her 83-year-old mother and herself – had experienced only mild side-effects from their own jabs, all of which "resolved in a few days".
Salwa's worries going into the vaccinations centre were more immediate. "I think I was really scared of the needle. But the person managing the injection was really well trained. Sensing that I was afraid, he ensured that I didn't see the needle so as not to frighten me," said the Ngee Ann Secondary student.
The vaccination gave her a sense of reassurance that even if she were to contract COVID-19 in future, the impact on her would not be so severe, she added.
Her friends and schoolmates were "really excited" about receiving their vaccinations, according to Salwa. "Although they might be nervous, it's only because they're really afraid of the injection. Most of them are not really afraid of the vaccine itself," said Salwa.
"I was quite happy about it. At least you know your child will be vaccinated and protected," said Siah, who spoke to Yahoo News Singapore over the phone. His 17-year-old daughter, a junior college student who is taking her A-level examinations this year, also received her first dose on Thursday.
Siah admitted that his family was initially apprehensive about the vaccinations as they were worried about its possible effects on children. However, PM Lee's speech on Monday "assured us that we need to be part of vaccination drive", he said.
While accompanying his daughter to the vaccination centre, Siah noted that the process was smooth despite a larger-than-expected crowd with "many kids" waiting for their jabs.
He also said that there was "definitely a bit of anxiety" among other parents, judging by the messages he received after posting a picture of his daughter's vaccination on social media.
"I didn’t expect to have to make the decision so fast. So I spent that night reading up. I was quite hesitant at first. It didn’t seem like there has been that much time since they developed the vaccines," said Wong, a 37-year-old product executive. Her 16-year-old daughter Eloise is taking her O-level examinations this year.
Wong added that her main concern was over the possible long-term effects of the vaccine on Eloise. "What if it affects her fertility?" she asked.
However, with more research, Wong said she found reassurance in reports from overseas stating that vaccines were now being used in those aged 16 and above, and were even being tested on infants.
On Thursday, Wong registered Eloise for her first vaccine appointment on 9 June. "I’d rather have her safe now, than protect her against future risks I can’t foresee," she said.
Eloise said she was looking forward to receiving her jab. "I felt elated that they prioritised those who are taking their national exams. I am quite looking forward to it, knowing that it will at least lower my chances of getting the virus," she said.
The Saint Anthony's Canossian Secondary student said that she was a bit worried after hearing that some of her friends who were vaccinated on Thursday reported having sore arms and fatigue. Eloise was concerned if such side-effects would affect her performance at her O-level English oral examination, which will take place two days after she receives her second vaccine dose.
Tan, who shares Wong's concerns over the vaccines possible effects on teenagers, said her worries also stem from her 16-year-old son's severe peanut allergy.
"I'm very happy the vaccination scheme has been extended to 16-year-olds as they have to go back to school," she said. But she was also somewhat anxious over the lack of clear information regarding vaccine eligibility for students with allergies.
Tan said she proactively sought a general practitioner's advice on her son's eligibility to be vaccinated as his last allergy assessment was done when he was nine years old. She would book her son's vaccine appointment only once his new allergy report is complete and he is cleared to take the jab, she added.
"If my son is indeed very allergic to the mRNA vaccines, then he would have no choice but to go with other vaccines," said Tan.
While the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines are the only ones currently approved for use in Singapore, the government announced on Monday that other vaccines – such as those produced by Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm and Oxford-AstraZeneca – will be allowed for import via Special Access Routes (SARs) by private healthcare providers. These vaccines would cater to the around 30,000 individuals here who are unable to be given the mRNA vaccines due to medical reasons.
Tan noted that such vaccines will not be subsidised and those taking them will not be eligible for the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme (VIFAP) for COVID-19 vaccination – a situation she found to be somewhat unfair.
"I don’t want my son to have to take an alternative vaccine... It feels like if you're not part of the national vaccination programme, then you’re on your own," said Tan.
Relief and concern for parents as Singapore's student vaccination drive begins
SINGAPORE — Singapore kicked off its COVID-19 vaccination drive for students aged 12 and above on Thursday (3 June), with the aim of vaccinating over 400,000 students by August.
Parents whose children have received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or are scheduled to have their jabs soon told Yahoo News Singapore that they were glad for the protection that vaccination offers. Some, however, expressed concerns over the possible side-effects of the vaccine and swiftness of the rollout.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Monday that bookings for the student vaccinations would be opened on Tuesday. This came after the multi-ministry taskforce (MTF) handling the pandemic announced on 18 May that Singapore's vaccination programme would be extended to those aged 12 to 15.
Currently, students aged 12 to 17 can only be administered the Pfizer vaccine, while those aged 18 and above can choose between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Burden off their minds
For Habibah Tahar, whose 16-year-old daughter Salwa received her first dose on Thursday, the vaccination drive is a burden off both their minds."When they first announced the vaccinations for students, I was quite happy and relieved. I was looking forward to it. I think it will reduce the anxiety in my daughter, who is taking the national examination at the end of the year," said Habibah, a 50-year-old schoolteacher.
Speaking to Yahoo News Singapore at her home in Pasir Ris, Habibah expressed concerns over her daughter possibly experiencing severe side-effects. However, she took comfort in the fact that other members of her family – including her 83-year-old mother and herself – had experienced only mild side-effects from their own jabs, all of which "resolved in a few days".
Salwa's worries going into the vaccinations centre were more immediate. "I think I was really scared of the needle. But the person managing the injection was really well trained. Sensing that I was afraid, he ensured that I didn't see the needle so as not to frighten me," said the Ngee Ann Secondary student.
The vaccination gave her a sense of reassurance that even if she were to contract COVID-19 in future, the impact on her would not be so severe, she added.
Her friends and schoolmates were "really excited" about receiving their vaccinations, according to Salwa. "Although they might be nervous, it's only because they're really afraid of the injection. Most of them are not really afraid of the vaccine itself," said Salwa.
Reassured by PM's speech
Simon Siah, a 49-year-old innovation consultant, was also pleased when he heard the news about the student vaccination drive."I was quite happy about it. At least you know your child will be vaccinated and protected," said Siah, who spoke to Yahoo News Singapore over the phone. His 17-year-old daughter, a junior college student who is taking her A-level examinations this year, also received her first dose on Thursday.
Siah admitted that his family was initially apprehensive about the vaccinations as they were worried about its possible effects on children. However, PM Lee's speech on Monday "assured us that we need to be part of vaccination drive", he said.
While accompanying his daughter to the vaccination centre, Siah noted that the process was smooth despite a larger-than-expected crowd with "many kids" waiting for their jabs.
He also said that there was "definitely a bit of anxiety" among other parents, judging by the messages he received after posting a picture of his daughter's vaccination on social media.
Pressure to make a decision
For She-reen Wong and Doris Tan, PM Lee's speech and the opening of vaccination slots the following day left the two mothers feeling like they had little time to make up their minds."I didn’t expect to have to make the decision so fast. So I spent that night reading up. I was quite hesitant at first. It didn’t seem like there has been that much time since they developed the vaccines," said Wong, a 37-year-old product executive. Her 16-year-old daughter Eloise is taking her O-level examinations this year.
Wong added that her main concern was over the possible long-term effects of the vaccine on Eloise. "What if it affects her fertility?" she asked.
However, with more research, Wong said she found reassurance in reports from overseas stating that vaccines were now being used in those aged 16 and above, and were even being tested on infants.
On Thursday, Wong registered Eloise for her first vaccine appointment on 9 June. "I’d rather have her safe now, than protect her against future risks I can’t foresee," she said.
Eloise said she was looking forward to receiving her jab. "I felt elated that they prioritised those who are taking their national exams. I am quite looking forward to it, knowing that it will at least lower my chances of getting the virus," she said.
The Saint Anthony's Canossian Secondary student said that she was a bit worried after hearing that some of her friends who were vaccinated on Thursday reported having sore arms and fatigue. Eloise was concerned if such side-effects would affect her performance at her O-level English oral examination, which will take place two days after she receives her second vaccine dose.
Tan, who shares Wong's concerns over the vaccines possible effects on teenagers, said her worries also stem from her 16-year-old son's severe peanut allergy.
"I'm very happy the vaccination scheme has been extended to 16-year-olds as they have to go back to school," she said. But she was also somewhat anxious over the lack of clear information regarding vaccine eligibility for students with allergies.
Tan said she proactively sought a general practitioner's advice on her son's eligibility to be vaccinated as his last allergy assessment was done when he was nine years old. She would book her son's vaccine appointment only once his new allergy report is complete and he is cleared to take the jab, she added.
"If my son is indeed very allergic to the mRNA vaccines, then he would have no choice but to go with other vaccines," said Tan.
While the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines are the only ones currently approved for use in Singapore, the government announced on Monday that other vaccines – such as those produced by Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm and Oxford-AstraZeneca – will be allowed for import via Special Access Routes (SARs) by private healthcare providers. These vaccines would cater to the around 30,000 individuals here who are unable to be given the mRNA vaccines due to medical reasons.
Tan noted that such vaccines will not be subsidised and those taking them will not be eligible for the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme (VIFAP) for COVID-19 vaccination – a situation she found to be somewhat unfair.
"I don’t want my son to have to take an alternative vaccine... It feels like if you're not part of the national vaccination programme, then you’re on your own," said Tan.
Chan Chun Sing
59 mins·To provide added convenience of access for our students and parents, we are setting up 4 additional dedicated #COVID-19 vaccination centres across the island.
Visited the first of these 4 new vaccination centres at ITE College Central. The staff and systems are all ready to start receiving students for vaccination from 7 June!
We have been making good progress In vaccinating our students:
- In the last 3 days, more than 5 out of 6 students of the graduating cohort have signed up for vaccination. And in the last 2 days, more than 3 out of 4 of the Pre-U students have done the same .
- SMS invitations have also been sent to Primary 6 students (above the age of 12) and Secondary 1-3 students today.
- Approximately 13,000 students have taken their 1st injections as of 4 June.
For eligible students who have received the invitations, do remember to sign up for your vaccinations as soon as possible — this will help to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
We will continue to reach out to the students and families who need more support to register for their vaccinations.
Take care and stay safe.
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