Singapore’s Boosters Are a Game‑Changer – With a Dash of Humor
Got your first two Pfizer‑BioNTech shots? Good. But if you’re still feeling that nagging fear of catching COVID‑19, town’s speaker Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has some fresh stats that might keep you out of the virus club.
Two Jabs, One Bonus – The Numbers Talk
- Moderna Booster After Two Pfizer Shots: Up to a 72 % drop in infection risk.
- Pfizer Booster After Two Pfizer Shots: Still pretty solid with a 62 % reduction.
Long story short: the newer the shot, the fresher the memory of your immune system, and the less likely it’s going to be a COVID‑19 ride‑along. And yes, the 60+ % swing is measured in real‑world data—so it isn’t just a fancy graph.
Why the 85 % Coverage Seems Low?
Singapore’s vaccine coverage is universally high, but the way we measure it matters. Some countries count the % of eligible folks that’ve been bitten by the sju-sju jab, whereas we look at the whole population.
- 1 % are non‑Singaporeans living in the country.
- 9 % are kids under 12—those vaccine‑ineligible youngsters.
- 5 % are the eligible adults who just decided to stay vaccine‑neutral.
So, when you recalc for the eligible group, the number jumps to 94 % coverage—now that’s a S‑S‑S (super‑self‑satisfied) figure for the MOH.
Behind the Numbers
Ministry’s latest study compared three combos: PPP (Pfizer‑Pfizer‑Pfizer), PPM (Pfizer‑Pfizer‑Moderna) and others. The last one—MPM (Moderna‑Pfizer‑Moderna) and PPM—has small sample sizes, so we’re not touting them as the definitive bet.
Ong and the seasoned doctor Kenneth Mak rolled with the PPM combo, proving that even if you’re a regular Pfizer user, the Moderna booster might give you that extra shield.
Wrapping Up and a Little Humor
Think of the boosters like adding a spice mix to a dish that’s already good—makes it tastier, more versatile, and a lot less likely to surprise you with a nasty aftertaste. Give it a shot, and let’s keep Singapore—and everyone else—numb and safe (in the best way possible).
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