RSV Vaccine in Khatib & Yishun

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 Consider the RSV Vaccine?

• Adults aged 60 years and above
• Adults aged 18–59 years with an increased risk of severe RSV disease
  • Adults with diabetes
  • Adults with chronic lung disease
  • Adults with chronic heart disease
  • Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Adults with weakened immune systems
• Pregnant women at 32–36 weeks of gestation, to help protect their babies against RSV during the first six months of life (Abrysvo only).

Our doctor can advise whether RSV vaccination is appropriate for you based on your age, medical conditions and individual risk.

In Singapore, RSV vaccines are approved for adults aged 60 years and above and certain adults aged 18–59 years at increased risk. Abrysvo is also approved for use during pregnancy between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation to help protect infants against RSV.

Vaccine schedule

Single Dose
RSV vaccination is currently given as a single injection. Routine annual booster doses are not recommended at present.

Common side effects

• Sore arm
• Fatigue
• Mild fever
• Headache
• Muscle aches

Why Vaccinate

🫁 Helps prevent RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease

🏥 May reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalisation

❤️ Helps protect older adults and eligible at-risk individuals

💉 Convenient 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
  • Routine annual boosters are not currently recommended.
• 💉 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?
  • Common side effects include soreness at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle aches and mild fever. These usually settle within a few days.
  • A small increased risk of Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological condition, has been identified following RSV vaccination in adults aged 65 years and above. Your doctor can discuss the benefits and potential risks before vaccination.
• ❓ Can adults below 60 receive the RSV vaccine?
  • Yes. In Singapore, adults aged 18–59 who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease may be eligible for vaccination. This includes certain individuals with chronic medical conditions or weakened immune systems. A doctor’s assessment is recommended.
• 🤰 Can pregnant women receive the RSV vaccine?
  • Yes. Abrysvo is approved for use between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy to help protect newborn babies against RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease during their first six months. Pregnant women should discuss vaccination with their obstetrician or healthcare professional.

🩺 Explore Our Vaccination Services

Visit our Vaccination Hub to learn more about the vaccines available at GreenLink Medical Clinic, including:

• Shingles Vaccine
• Pneumococcal Vaccine
• Flu Vaccination
• Hepatitis A & B Vaccination
• Typhoid Vaccine
• Tdap Vaccine