SINGAPORE: The H1N1 vaccine will cost S$29 at polyclinics, said the CEO of Singhealth Polyclinics Dr Tan Chee Beng.

Writing on the Health Ministry's weblog, Dr Tan said this puts the cost of the vaccination at a price lower than Tamiflu.

Dr Tan also said the vaccination is a cost effective shield against H1N1 and added that the ministry is already seeing increasing public interest in the vaccinations.

He said dedicated phone lines are in place to handle queries and requests to be put on the waitlist. Dr Tan said appointments will be set up for those on the waitlist when the clinics finally receive the vaccine.

He added that many Singaporeans are likely to travel, especially with the upcoming December holidays. And he cautioned that influenza activity is likely to persist or increase with the onset of cold weather in the coming months. - CNA/vm