Photographer: Nathan Laine / Bloomberg
Photographer: Nathan Laine / Bloomberg
Singapore will provide financial support to people suffering from side effects associated with the Covid-19 vaccine in an effort to boost confidence among those affected.
More than 113,000 people have received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine since January 27, the city’s state health ministry said in a recitation. More than 50 people have received the second dose and completed the full immunization rule.
Financial Support Information
- A person will receive a one-time payment of up to S $ 10,000 ($ 7,517) in case they are in hospital, needing care in a high dependency unit or intensive care, but will then recover from side effects. medically important ”.
- A person will receive S $ 225,000 in case of death or severe permanent disability as a result of the Covid-19 vaccine.
- People who experience severe side effects after the job can continue to be supported through appropriate care health care plans.
- The ministry of health has appointed an independent clinical panel consisting of experts in relevant fields such as neurology, immunology and infectious diseases, to assess applications for financial support.
Allergic reactions
Southeast Asian countries reported three cases of anaphylaxis – or rapid onset of severe allergic reactions – treated by health care professionals.
- The people, in their 20s and 30s, developed symptoms such as rash, shortness of breath, swelling of the lips, tightness of the throat and giddiness, according to a health ministry statement.
- They had a history of allergies, including allergic rhinitis and food allergy to shellfish; but none had previously had anaphylaxis.
- All have recovered and were discharged from hospital after a day of examination or treatment.
- The prevalence rate of anaphylaxis locally is currently around 2.7 per 100,000 doses administered, the ministry said.
“Anaphylaxis of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is a known but rare side effect,” said the ministry’s Director of Medical Services, Kenneth Mak. He said the country has safeguards such as pre-vaccination screening and post-vaccination surveillance to ensure the program can be carried out safely.
The city state recorded 432 “adverse event reports” as of January 27, according to the report. These symptoms are reactions that are usually associated with all vaccines and usually resolve on their own within a few days, the ministry said.
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