RSV Vaccine in Khatib & Yishun
GreenLink Medical Clinic
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause serious lung infections, including pneumonia, in older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. While RSV often causes mild cold-like symptoms, it can lead to severe illness requiring hospitalisation in vulnerable individuals.
At GreenLink Medical Clinic in Khatib, we provide RSV vaccination to help protect older adults and those at increased risk of severe RSV infection. We welcome patients from Yishun and across North Singapore, and our doctor can advise whether the RSV vaccine is suitable for you based on your age and medical history.
Understanding RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that infects the lungs and airways. It spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or by touching contaminated surfaces.
Most healthy adults recover with mild cold-like symptoms. However, RSV can cause severe chest infections such as pneumonia in older adults and people with chronic medical conditions.
It may cause:
🫁 Pneumonia
🏥 Hospitalisation
🌬️ Worsening of asthma or COPD
❤️ Worsening of heart failure
Who Should Receive the RSV Vaccine?
- Adults aged 60 years and above
- Adults with diabetes
- Adults with chronic lung disease
- Adults with chronic heart disease
- Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Adults with weakened immune systems
Our doctor can advise whether RSV vaccination is appropriate for you based on your age, medical conditions and current recommendations.
Singapore has approved RSV vaccines such as Arexvy and Abrysvo for older adults, and recommendations continue to evolve.
Vaccine schedule
One Dose
Common side effects
- Sore arm
- Fatigue
- Mild fever
- Headache
Why Vaccinate
🫁 Heps reduce the risk of severe pneumonia
🏥 Lowers the risk of hospitalisation
❤️ Protects older adults
💉 Single Dose Vaccination
Frequently Asked Questions
- ❓ Is RSV the same as influenza?
- No. RSV and influenza are different viruses, although both can cause cough, fever and breathing problems.
- 📍 How many doses do I need?
- A single-dose vaccine for eligible adults
- 💉 Can I receive the RSV vaccine with my flu vaccine?
- In many cases, yes. Your doctor can advise whether both vaccines can be administered during the same visit.
- 🙂 What are the side effects?
- Usually mild soreness, redness or muscle aches that settle within a few days.
Protect Yourself Against Severe RSV Infection
RSV can cause serious lung infections, particularly in older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. Vaccination is an effective way to reduce your risk of severe illness.
At GreenLink Medical Clinic in Khatib, our doctor can advise whether the RSV vaccine is appropriate for you based on your age, medical history and individual risk factors. We welcome patients from Yishun and across North Singapore.
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