Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for your family begins with preventive healthcare—especially when your household includes infants under one year old or a pregnant family member. As foreign domestic workers (FDWs) are often closely involved in caregiving, their health status is vital to your family’s safety.
In line with this, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore have implemented a new regulation mandating measles vaccination for all new FDWs. This applies particularly to households with young children and vulnerable individuals.
Reference: Channel News Asia, MOH/MOM Regulation, 2024
Employer Responsibilities
As an employer, you play a key role in ensuring your helper’s immunisations are up to date:
- Ensure measles vaccination compliance as required by MOM/MOH
- Maintain up-to-date medical records for your helper
Taking proactive steps ensures not only compliance with health regulations, but also creates a safer home environment for everyone.
Book a Vaccination Appointment with Us
Ensuring your helper is fully vaccinated is not only a legal obligation—it’s a key step in protecting the most vulnerable members of your home. Let us help you create a safer space for your family.
We offer a comprehensive vaccination package tailored for FDWs, including:
✔️ Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination (mandatory)
✔️ Flu, Hepatitis B, Tdap, and Varicella vaccinations (recommended)
✔️ Official documentation for MOM health screening
✔️ Quick, same-day appointments and employer updates
What Is the New Measles Vaccination Rule?
Effective 2024, all newly hired migrant domestic workers must show proof of measles vaccination or immunity as part of their pre-employment health screening. This is especially important in households with:
- Children under 12 months old, who are too young to be vaccinated themselves
- Pregnant women, whose immune systems are more vulnerable
Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, brain inflammation, and even death in infants. This mandate aims to reduce the risk of disease transmission in the home.
Additional Recommended Vaccines to Consider
While measles vaccination is now compulsory, there are other strongly recommended vaccines that can further protect your children, especially if you rely on a live-in domestic worker:
| Vaccine | Purpose | Why It Matters for Families |
| Influenza (Flu) | Prevents seasonal flu | Reduces spread to young children & pregnant women |
| Hepatitis B | Protects against liver infection | Can spread via blood, cuts, or shared items |
| Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) | Protects against whooping cough and other diseases | Whooping cough is especially dangerous to infants |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) | Prevents chickenpox | Can cause complications in pregnant women and infants |
These vaccines are not legally required but are medically recommended, especially for households with newborns or immunocompromised individuals.
Protect your loved ones — book a vaccination appointment for your helper today.