PANDEMIC flu vaccination started in Singapore on Tuesday, with staff at DaySpring Medical Clinic in Pasir Ris Central being among the first to get their shots.
'Protecting our own is definitely the thing to do,' said Dr Eric Chiam, a general practitioner with the three DaySpring clinics.
The 22 front-line staff will be dealing with many sick people, including those infected with the pandemic flu, he explained.
It takes two weeks before the body starts producing antibodies against the bug, and another week or so for protection to peak.
The three DaySpring clinics have ordered 1,500 vaccines - for which 1,100 have already been pre-booked. The clinic charges a flat $30 for the vaccine.
Polyclinics will start offering the single-shot jabs from Friday and will charge $29.
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Read the full story in Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.
