Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore

Tracking your health goals just got easier! You can now view your Health Plan on HealthHub with these improved features.

💉 Book appointment for recommended vaccinations
🏃‍♀️ More specific lifestyle recommendations
📚 Additional resources

Remember to schedule your annual health-check in with your #HealthierSG family physician!

Your favourite hawker dishes may be delicious, but they can pack a sugary punch! Too much sugar can lead to obesity and increase your risk of diabetes. Let’s make mindful choices while enjoying the dishes we love! ✨

🧂Are you consuming more sodium than you should? The recommended daily limit is 2000mg, but some of our popular dishes have much more!

🔗 Choose wisely and check their sodium content using a sodium calculator: go.gov.sg/salt-and-sodium

✈️ The year-end travel season is here!

🦟 When on vacation, avoid contracting mosquito-borne diseases overseas by taking the right vaccination and medication, and by preventing mosquito bites.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Do consult a doctor 4 to 6 weeks before departure for advice on the vaccination or medications you should take, depending on the country you are visiting.

🔗 For more info on travel vaccination and medication, visit go.gov.sg/travel-vaccinations

🔗 For more info on yellow fever, visit go.gov.sg/yellow-fever

Influenza vaccination services are now available at three local retail pharmacies, in addition to our GP clinics and polyclinics! This is part of a sandbox initiative to make it easier for everyone, especially our seniors, to stay protected this flu season.

Find out more: https://go.gov.sg/influenzavaccinationsandbox

🛡️ Stay protected against COVID-19 with updated vaccines.

⭐️ New JN.1 vaccines will be available from 28 Oct and confer better protection against newer strains.

💉 The Expert Committee for Immunisation has recommended that individuals at risk of severe COVID-19 should receive both the initial (if unvaccinated) and additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as they will benefit most from increased protection with vaccination.

Those recommended for Covid-19 vaccination in 2024/25 are:
➡️ Individuals aged 60 years and above
➡️ Medically vulnerable individuals aged 6 months and above
➡️ Residents of aged care facilities

🔗 For more info, visit vaccine.gov.sg/covid

💪🏻 Enhancements to MediShield Life are coming your way from April 2025.

The changes will:
✅ Better protect Singaporeans against major health episodes that result in large medical bills.
✅ Enable Singaporeans to afford new types of care.

To support Singaporeans with their premiums, the Government is providing an additional $4.1 billion in support measures, which will more than offset the total premium increases of $1.8 billion over the next review cycle of 3 years. No one will be denied coverage just because they are unable to pay their premiums.

🔗 For more info, visit go.gov.sg/MSHL2024

Managing your medication is key to keeping your health conditions in check. Here are some essential tips to help you stay on track:

💊 Consistency is key! Take your prescribed medication regularly. Never change or stop without consulting your doctor or pharmacist—even if you’re feeling well.

⏰ Set reminders! Set alarms or use a pill box to help you remember to take your medication on time.

📝 Keep a medication list! Track all your medications and stay updated on any changes.

Want to dive deeper? Check out the Know Your Med Series here: https://www.moh.gov.sg/knowyourmeds

Share your thoughts about the series and you stand a chance to win a $5 voucher! Survey closes on December 31, 2024. T&Cs apply. go.gov.sg/knowyourmedsfeedback

Your health matters! Let’s manage it together!