Our clinic provides variety of vaccinations

 

Many infectious diseases can be prevented by vaccination. This works by activating the host’s immune system using a dead virus which was artificially infected with an antigen similar to the pathogen. This produces memory to the host’s immune system. When the real pathogen invades the body, the host immune system is already on standby to mount a full force reaction to kill the pathogen.  Side effects of the vaccination are usually minor and are of short duration (e.g. few days). They include low-grade fever, mild swelling and redness at the injection site.  It has proven to stop epidemic spread of infection creating hazards to community health.

 

To ensure highest protection to our clients, our clinic practices a strict quality control of the source and storage of the received vaccines that are supplied to our clients.  Our vaccines are housed in dedicated medical grade refrigerator as specified by Department of Health.  The accination is given by our trained medical staff.

 

 

Gardasil 9

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Gardasil 9-in-1 Cervical Cancer Vaccine is currently the most advanced vaccine that covers most of the HPV viruses that cause cervical / vulvar / anal cancer and related genital disease, (including genital warts and cervical precancerous lesions).  The vaccine will give long-term protection once completed the 3 course of injections over 6 months.  Men and women at or above 9 years of age can commence the inoculation.

 

 

Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) Vaccine (called JE in the Mainland) 

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Japanese encephalitis virus developed through the bite of a mosquito infected with the Japanese encephalitis virus.  About 1 in 4 cases are fatal. For survivors, Japanese encephalitis virus can cause serious sequelae such as cognitive dysfunction, speech loss, Encephalitis Virus (JEV) Vaccine (called JE in the Mainland) epilepsy and paralysis.  Vaccination is an effective mean of preventing this disease after exposure. WHO strongly urged those planning to travel to a country or region where Japanese encephalitis virus is endemic to have prior vaccination. Anyone above 9-months-old can be inoculated.

 

 

13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine ( Prevenar 13 ) 

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Pneumococcal infection represents a wide range of diseases caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. They are transmitted through the air droplets or respiratory secretions from infected hosts.  They can cause mild infection such as sinusitis & ear infection as well as life threatening infection (invasive pneumococcal diseases) such as pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis.  People of any ages may succumb to infection by pneumococcus but the young and the elderly are the most susceptible to developing the more severe form of the infection.  This can be prevented by vaccination as recommended by WHO.  The 13-valent vaccine consists of antigens against thirteen pneumococci serotypes that are suitable for all ages from 6 weeks onwards.  Most people above 2 years of age require only 1 injection. 

 

 

Four-pox mixed Vaccine (MMRV)

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The four-pox mixed vaccine (MMRV) combines measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccines in one injection rather than 4 separate inoculations for the infants.  If the 2 injections of MMRV can be given to infants before 12 to 15 months old, effective immunity can be achieved to avoid serious sequalae from these infections such as encephalitis, arthritis and death. 

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Hepatitis A Vaccine

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Hepatitis A is a viral infection that causes acute hepatitis and jaundice transmitted by the oral route, for example, consuming food or drinks contaminated with the virus. This is particularly common with uncooked shellfish or unboiled water. Hepatitis A can also be transmitted through close contact with infected people. Symptoms of the illness are usually mild such as low-grade fever, vomiting & severe diarrhea. More serious consequence such as liver failure and even death has been reported in a few cases.   Hepatitis A vaccine is suitable for age 2 years or above. Immunity can be maintained more than 10 years.

 

 

Varicella Vaccine

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Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella zoster virus affecting usually the 5 to 10 years old.  It is highly infectious normally transmitted through respiratory droplets or indirect contact with the patient’s blisters.  The clinical picture includes fever and itchy rashes.  The rashes will turn into blisters.  In contrast to the mild symptoms suffered by children, adults and immunocompromised subjects will have more serious symptoms and complications such as meningitis and pneumonia.  Varicella vaccine can provide long-term protection.  It is recommended that children should be vaccinated before school-aged.