The National Childhood Immunization Schedule, commonly referred to as NCIS, sets out the vaccines recommended for every child in Singapore from birth through the school years. NCIS vaccination is not legally compulsory in the way some countries mandate specific vaccines, but several of its components are required for enrolment in childcare centres, kindergartens, and primary schools.
For parents navigating this for the first time, understanding what NCIS actually requires, and where the flexibility lies, avoids both missed doses and unnecessary worry about falling behind.
What NCIS Covers
The schedule includes protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease, measles, mumps, and rubella, among others, administered across a series of visits from birth to around 11 to 12 years old.
Mandatory Versus Recommended Components
A smaller subset of NCIS vaccines, specifically diphtheria, measles, and polio, are required by law for children in Singapore. The remainder are strongly recommended by the Ministry of Health but not legally mandated, though most schools and childcare centres expect a complete record regardless.
Getting NCIS Vaccination on Track
Lion Health provides NCIS vaccination for children following the standard schedule, with the clinic maintaining each child’s record and flagging what is due at every visit so parents are not left to track it independently.
For parents who want their child’s immunization record complete and current without having to manage the schedule themselves, Lion Health handles the tracking and the vaccination in one place.
