Compliance with National Childhood and Adolescent Immunisation Schedule and Actions Taken Against Non-compliance in Past 10 Years

7 Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health with regard to the National Childhood and Adolescent Immunisation Schedule (a) what is the compliance rate for Singaporeans and foreign students, including Permanent Residents; and (b) whether any actions have been taken against parents who do not comply over the past 10 years.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Under the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS), measles and diphtheria vaccinations are compulsory for children aged 12 and below who are residing in Singapore. In 2024, the measles vaccination coverages at two and seven years were 93% and 97% respectively. For diphtheria, the vaccination coverages at two and eleven years of age were 89% and 95% respectively. The vaccination coverage rate for Singaporeans and Permanent Resident children have both remained high for years and can be found in the Reports on Communicable Diseases Surveillance in Singapore.

Foreign students aged 12 years and below are required to submit documented proof of vaccination or evidence of immunity for diphtheria and measles to the National Immunisation Registry for verification before applying for long-term immigration passes in Singapore.

Because of these measures and co-operation of all students and their families, we could maintain the herd immunity against measles and diphtheria.