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Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 8:17 pm
by Jgrif96229
I am retired 67 with several more months to go here in Singapore. For me I will need a vaccination that I pay for not being a citizen of Singapore.
Asked my GP and my GI and no one knows. US embassy not offering shots. Guess I will be on home delivery since August starts dine in only for vaccinated
Patrons.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 8:49 pm
by sundaymorningstaple
Why didn't you get vaxxed in April when residents over 60 phase first started? Assuming you were still employed at the point or had residency status of some sort, EP, etc.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:12 pm
by Jgrif96229
I am retired. My partner got his via work permit. My GP suggested getting one of the China vaccines being offered through private providers. I might have to do that even though 79 per cent effective and who knows with Delta. I thought there might be an option at airport.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:14 pm
by Jgrif96229
I am retired. My partner got his via work permit. My GP suggested getting one of the China vaccines being offered through private providers. I might have to do that even though 79 per cent effective and who knows with Delta. I thought there might be an option at airport.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:20 pm
by Jgrif96229
This might explain why folks lined up for Sinovac when it became available. I saw another announced today going to private practice..
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:29 am
by Lisafuller
You should be able to get vaccinated privately, there are plenty of clinics that offer the vaccine.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 1:05 am
by Jgrif96229
Lisafuller wrote: ↑Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:29 am
You should be able to get vaccinated privately, there are plenty of clinics that offer the vaccine.
Such as...
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 1:38 am
by smoulder
Out of curiosity, what's your residency status in Singapore?
Anyway, yes it seems that some private clinics are offering Sinovac for a fee. I did a quick search but I couldn't seem to find any that are offering pfizer for a fee. So it looks like your choices are limited to one.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:33 am
by sundaymorningstaple
It looks like the other China Vaccine, Sinopharm may be approved for parallel import for private clinics to use, but at this point it has not been "vaccine" approved by the MOH.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/si ... e-15317168
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:43 am
by Lisafuller
smoulder wrote: ↑Thu, 29 Jul 2021 1:38 am
Out of curiosity, what's your residency status in Singapore?
Anyway, yes it seems that some private clinics are offering Sinovac for a fee. I did a quick search but I couldn't seem to find any that are offering pfizer for a fee. So it looks like your choices are limited to one.
I have quite a few friends who received both doses of the Moderna vaccine from private clinics, so no, not just limited to Sinovac.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:45 am
by Lisafuller
Jgrif96229 wrote: ↑Thu, 29 Jul 2021 1:05 am
Lisafuller wrote: ↑Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:29 am
You should be able to get vaccinated privately, there are plenty of clinics that offer the vaccine.
Such as...
https://www.vaccine.gov.sg/locations
Hope this helps.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 3:26 pm
by therat
These private clinics is part of the government covid19 vaccine. They dont take private appointment.
That's my understanding.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 3:39 pm
by smoulder
Yes that's my understanding as well. Part of the government vaccination program.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 4:17 pm
by sundaymorningstaple
Correct.
Re: Expat retiree looking for Covid vaccination
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 5:31 pm
by PNGMK
Jgrif96229 wrote: ↑Wed, 28 Jul 2021 8:17 pm
I am retired 67 with several more months to go here in Singapore. For me I will need a vaccination that I pay for not being a citizen of Singapore.
Asked my GP and my GI and no one knows. US embassy not offering shots. Guess I will be on home delivery since August starts dine in only for vaccinated
Patrons.
You should be able to walk into any vaccination centre right now if you are a legal resident of any sort. This applies to LTVP holders but not sure about SVP.