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US approves world’s first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine

NEW YORK: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved the world’s first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, for use in the country. Arexvy, made by pharmaceutical giant GSK, has been approved for people aged 60 and older for the prevention of lower respiratory illness caused by RSV. RSV is a highly […]

Seniors urged to get flu vaccine to prevent diseases

PETALING JAYA: Senior citizens have been urged to obtain influenza (flu) vaccine to prevent diseases and subsequently reduce the risks of hospitalisation and death. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said this is because up to 70 per cent of hospitalisations and 85 per cent of deaths related to the flu occur among […]

PICKids extended till May 31

KUCHING: Good news for parents whose eligible children have yet to receive their their COVID-19 vaccination under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids). The deadline for the vaccination has been extended to May 31. “Please note that the deadline for the first dose of two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 […]

Covid-19: Sarawak seeks additional supply of Paxlovid

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is looking to secure additional supplies of Pfizer’s COVID-19 drug Paxlovid, says Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said a discussion with representatives from Pfizer will be held on Monday night (Apr 11) together with the Sarawak Covid-19 Advisory Group (SCOVAG) led by its chairman Datuk Dr Andrew Kiyu […]

Prime minister advises teachers to get Covid-19 vaccine immediately

BERA, Pahang: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob advised teachers who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 to get the vaccine immediately to protect themselves and their students. Although the vaccination is not compulsory for teachers, he said, they are at risk of increasing the infection as they will face their students when the […]

Life will be difficult for anti-vaxxers warning

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will take a vigorous approach towards those who refuse to be vaccinated by ‘continuing to make their life difficult’, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. However, he said those who cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons will be fine as they would be provided with MySejahtera digital exemption. “Sorry to say, […]

Those who cannot receive Covid-19 vaccine can apply for special certificate

KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who cannot be given the Covid-19 vaccine due to medical-related factors can apply for a special digital certificate or vaccination exemption at MySejahtera through the District Health Office (PKD), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. However, he said, they would have to get verification on their condition from registered medical practitioners. He said […]

Heterologous vaccination method recommended for booster dose

KUALA LUMPUR: A recommendation has been made to the government to proceed with the heterologous vaccination plan or the use of a vaccine different from the original vaccine received by an individual, through the administration of booster doses starting this month. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the recommendation was made by the Technical Sub-Committee chaired […]

Teachers refusing vaccination may be transferred if PdP affected

LANGKAWI: Teachers who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 may be transferred elsewhere if their actions cause the Teaching and Learning (PdP) process of students to be affected. Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said one of the solutions being mulled in the interest of the students’ safety was to transfer the teachers out. […]

Supply of Covid-19 vaccine sufficient for booster dose, adolescent immunisation programme

PUTRAJAYA: The supply of Covid-19 vaccine for the booster dose and National Covid-19 Adolescent Immunisation Programme (PICK) is adequate, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. “In terms of supply, God willing, we have enough,” he told a press conference in conjunction with the kick-off of the adolescent immunisation programme at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Putrajaya Precinct […]