Malaysia’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme starts today with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin the first in the country to receive the vaccine. Twentytwo13 speaks to Malaysians to see if they are ready to be vaccinated.
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Health expert pre-empts anti-vaxxer propaganda, tells public to rely on science
Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS, a senior consultant paediatrician, pre-empts anti-vaccine attempts to damage Malaysia’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme which begins tomorrow.
Malaysia’s Covid-19 vaccination to begin on Feb 26
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launches guidebook, website on National Covid-19 Immunisation plan ahead of vaccination rollout on Feb 26.
Distressing when even doctors believe and promote quack theories
It’s very sad and distressing that some doctors (not too many thankfully!) indulge in pseudoscience or conspiracy theories, often without scientific methods to prove their “claims” or “beliefs” as they frustrate moves to vaccinate people against Covid-19, writes Dr John Teo.
Vials, syringes and needles – is Malaysia prepared for mass Covid-19 vaccine delivery?
Industry experts warn Malaysia, like many other developing nations, should start stocking up on vials, disposable syringes and needles even before buying Covid-19 vaccine to avoid possible worldwide shortage.
Will PH govt uphold pneumococcal vaccination pledge?
The lack of money has been the stumbling block in making pneumococcal vaccination part of the National Immunisation Programme in Malaysia for over a decade. But the Pakatan Harapan government may finally fulfill their pledge to do so.