New Novavax Covid-19 vaccine available for free at selected clinics in Singapore

The vaccine is recommended by the Expert Committee on Immunisation as an option for those aged 12 years and above here. - PHOTO: REUTERS

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A new Covid-19 vaccine is available under the National Vaccination Programme (NVP) from May 28, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement on the same day.

Called the Novavax/Nuvaxovid XBB.1.5 Covid-19 vaccine, it will be free for eligible individuals at any participating general practitioner (GP) clinics offering Covid-19 vaccinations.