Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
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starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2070155\" time=\"1654914161\" user_id=\"14025:
Who, and when was this? I recall something like that, but the reasoning was that it wasn't known at the time whether the first booster's efficacy would wane sufficiently to warrant a 2nd booster, and which age groups would need it, not that it was harmful. It was more to placate those who were questioning why only older groups were given a 2nd booster. And I expect the govt won't want to waste resources on jabbing people if it's not needed.
There was news that a local expert did not recommend pple to take the 2nd booster. Hence I hesitate in taking.
Perhaps they have now ascertained that the 1st booster's protection does wane over time for more age groups, and it may be good to have a 2nd booster.
I'll wait a while and see what experts say (surely they will be interviewed by the press). Since there will be a big initial rush, I think I'll wait a while - we are hoping to travel in Nov, so maybe getting the 2nd booster in around Aug/Sep might be better for us. -
Besides going overseas, travelling out of sg & protection - do we need vaccination status for anything else currently?
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Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2070160\" time=\"1654917051\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2070160 time=1654917051 user_id=58173]
Yes, large events like for entry to my church services, they still check.
Besides going overseas, travelling out of sg & protection - do we need vaccination status for anything else currently?[/quote] -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2070157\" time=\"1654916620\" user_id=\"28674:
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/no-plans-to-require-second-booster-shot-in-singapore-kenneth-mak
Who, and when was this? I recall something like that, but the reasoning was that it wasn't known at the time whether the first booster's efficacy would wane sufficiently to warrant a 2nd booster, and which age groups would need it, not that it was harmful. It was more to placate those who were questioning why only older groups were given a 2nd booster. And I expect the govt won't want to waste resources on jabbing people if it's not needed.
Perhaps they have now ascertained that the 1st booster's protection does wane over time for more age groups, and it may be good to have a 2nd booster.
I'll wait a while and see what experts say (surely they will be interviewed by the press). Since there will be a big initial rush, I think I'll wait a while - we are hoping to travel in Nov, so maybe getting the 2nd booster in around Aug/Sep might be better for us. -
starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2070155\" time=\"1654914161\" user_id=\"14025:
I am going down to a vaccination centre in Jurong West to take the 02nd booster this afternoon. Don't know whether there will be a big crowd there or not.
There was news that a local expert did not recommend pple to take the 2nd booster. Hence I hesitate in taking. -
starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2070163\" time=\"1654917469\" user_id=\"14025:
That's what I remembered - not \"no\", just \"maybe but not yet\":
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/no-plans-to-require-second-booster-shot-in-singapore-kenneth-mak
Associate Professor Mak said it is still premature to speculate about whether and when additional booster shots will be needed. He added that additional booster doses are not considered necessary at this time.
That was in Feb, and they must have continued to monitor the situation since. -
I believe technically you still need to be vaccinated to eat at a restaurant, nightlife, etc. Many places have free entry but in the event you are randomly checked not sure what happens.
Currently, to retain "fully vaccinated" status, you need to take booster within 270 days of second primary dose. But there does not appear to be a requirement for another booster 270 days after the initial booster.
Some older kids have probably already hit the first 270 day threshold with many of the primary kids bumping up against it later this year. I guess still TBD what happens after the initial booster and another 270 days… -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2070166\" time=\"1654918304\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2070166 time=1654918304 user_id=195250]
Has it been >90 days since you caught Covid? If so, better to take.
I am going down to a vaccination centre in Jurong West to take the 02nd booster this afternoon. Don't know whether there will be a big crowd there or not.[/quote] -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2070172\" time=\"1654919115\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2070172 time=1654919115 user_id=53606]
Yes, it has been more than 3 months already. I need to take because I am working in high risk industry.
Has it been >90 days since you caught Covid? If so, better to take.[/quote] -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2070176\" time=\"1654919919\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2070176 time=1654919919 user_id=195250]
That’s good. It is definitely still going around cos I hear of this friend & that friend catching it. Or their kids. Some had to miss their overseas holidays.
Yes, it has been more than 3 months already. I need to take because I am working in high risk industry.[/quote]
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