The updated JN.1 Novavax/Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine will be available through the national vaccination program at select Healthier SG general practitioner clinics until April 30.
The Health Sciences Authority has given approval for this updated vaccine for individuals aged 12 and older, as stated in a Ministry of Health press release on January 23.
Individuals interested in receiving the updated Novavax vaccine must do so by April 30, as that is when the current supply will expire. Once the current stock runs out, the manufacturer will not provide the JN.1 formulation anymore.
Vaccination appointments can be booked starting Friday. Those seeking the updated Novavax vaccine as an additional dose should aim to get it about one year, and at least five months, after their last vaccine dose, according to the Ministry of Health.
After April 30, individuals who wish to get vaccinated against COVID-19 can choose between the updated JN.1 Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty or JN.1 Moderna/Spikevax vaccines, both of which will continue to be free under the national vaccination program.
“COVID-19 vaccination continues to protect against severe disease,” said MOH.
“We encourage everyone, especially those aged 60 years and above, medically vulnerable individuals or residents of age care facilities to remain updated with their vaccination based on the prevailing recommendations.”
People who wish to take a COVID-19 vaccine jab can visit this website to find the nearest vaccination sites and the vaccine types offered.
