Dengue Pre-vaccination Blood Test

$94.16

The Dengue pre-vaccination screening test is used to determine if a person has had previous dengue infection.

What is dengue?

Dengue is a viral disease spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which can be painful and life-threatening. It is common in tropical regions, including Singapore.

Just within Singapore, more than 11,000* people have caught dengue fever since January this year. This is already 5,000 more cases than the combined total of 2018 and 2017

Who is suitable for dengue vaccination?

People from 12-45 years of age and have evidence of previous dengue infection.

Previous dengue infections may produce mild/no clinical symptoms. This means that people may have been infected with dengue before without knowing it. Since a second infection can be life-threatening, it is important to prevent it.

Is a screening test required before the vaccine is given?

Unless you have medical records of previous dengue infection, you are required to take a blood test first.

The dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, is beneficial only for people who have been infected with the dengue virus before. The dengue pre vaccination screening will show the presence (or absence) of dengue antibodies in the blood and confirm if you have had a previous infection.

Only people who display a positive dengue screening (within ages 12-45) are eligible for vaccination.

How can I purchase the dengue vaccine?

If you fulfil the above conditions, please use this link to purchase the vaccine and book an appointment time/location.

WebLink: Dengue Vaccination for Ages 12-45 (3 doses) with Consultation

Applicable at selected Raffles Medical (Singapore) clinics:

Singapore Land Tower
REMC (Raffles Hospital)
Causeway Point
Jurong East
Tampines 1
Compass One
Ang Mo Kio
Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall
Changi Airport Terminal 3 B2
Siglap Centre

Terms and conditions apply.
Upon purchase, we will send to your email a redemption letter that you can use to redeem your pre-vaccination blood test. Please refer to your redemption letter to book your test prior to your visit and present the letter on the day of your vaccination. Price is in Singapore dollars and inclusive of GST.

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Precautions to note:

Those with allergic reaction to any vaccine component, a previous dose, or neomycin should not have it.
Pregnant women should not receive the vaccine.
Pregnancy should be avoided until 3 months after vaccination.
It is not recommended for those who are immunocompromised.
Those with suspected egg allergy should consult the doctor before having it.

Terms and Conditions

Price is in Singapore dollars and inclusive of GST.
Upon purchase, we will send to your email, a redemption letter, that you can use to redeem your blood test. This letter can only be used for the package indicated.
This letter must be presented upon registration at the clinic, together with your NRIC / Identification documents.
Applicable at selected Raffles Medical (Singapore) clinics.
- Singapore Land Tower
- REMC (Raffles Hospital)
- Causeway Point
- Jurong East
- Tampines 1
- Compass One
- Ang Mo Kio
- Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall
- Changi Airport Terminal 3 B2
- Siglap Centre
Not applicable at Raffles Medical clinics at Changi Airport Transits 1, 2,and 4, 24 Hour Emergency at Raffles Hospital, Raffles Health Screeners, and Raffles Specialist clinics.
Please refer to your redemption letter to book your package, and quote "XXX" and the selected package.
Items in the package are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, including unutilised portion.
You may not transfer the package to another person.
Not valid with other corporate programmes.
Listed terms are subject to change without prior notice.
Raffles Medical Group Ltd is not responsible for any loss or unauthorised use of the redemption letter.

Dengvaxia® is approved in Singapore

12-45 years	Dengvaxia is indicated for the prevention of dengue disease caused by dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 in individuals 12 to 45 years of age living in enedmic areass.
3-dose schedule	The vaccination schedule consists of three injections of 0.5ml to be administered subcutaneously at 6 months intervals
	Vaccination recommended only in individuals with prior dengue infection. Immune respose begins from dose 1*, however 3 doses are required for optimal protection For individuals not previously infected by dengue virus, vaccination should not be recommended Previous infection by dengue virus can be substantiated through serotesting or medical history

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Dengvaxia® is approved in Singapore