#influenza

Non-citizens not eligible for S'gor's immunisation programme flu shots

Non-citizens not eligible for S'gor's immunisation programme flu shots

State exco says the programme is for local healthcare workers and seniors with comorbidities.
School closures not just due to flu numbers but other factors - minister

School closures not just due to flu numbers but other factors - minister

Infection rate, attendance trends, and other factors considered, Dzulkefly says.
Give pharmacists access to influenza vaccine to handle surge in cases - group

Give pharmacists access to influenza vaccine to handle surge in cases - group

It's to curb the increase of cases in schools, says MPS president.
Encourage face mask use to prevent influenza, MOE tells schools

Encourage face mask use to prevent influenza, MOE tells schools

Fadhlina assures situation under control.
MOH: 97 influenza clusters detected in ME 40/2025

MOH: 97 influenza clusters detected in ME 40/2025

States and regions with highest number are Selangor, KL and Putrajaya, Penang, Johor and Kedah.
H3N2 influenza spreads rapidly in Delhi, northern India

H3N2 influenza spreads rapidly in Delhi, northern India

Doctors warn of severe flu symptoms, especially in vulnerable groups.
Influenza-like cluster detected among Kedah students

Influenza-like cluster detected among Kedah students

28 cases identified at education institution in Kuala Muda.
Free flu jab: DAP senator claims those below 60 slipping through cracks

Free flu jab: DAP senator claims those below 60 slipping through cracks

Lingeshwaran asks why MySejahtera not vetting applications properly.
Covid-19, flu vaccination mandatory for high-risk haj pilgrims

Covid-19, flu vaccination mandatory for high-risk haj pilgrims

Covid-19 vaccine is free of charge at 247 selected health clinics nationwide.
Free influenza vaccination for elderly with chronic illnesses

Free influenza vaccination for elderly with chronic illnesses

The vaccines will be available for the group from Feb 18.
Seniors can book influenza vaccinations via MySejahtera on Feb 14

Seniors can book influenza vaccinations via MySejahtera on Feb 14

Vaccination available for seniors aged 60 and above.
Flu, Covid-19 infections tick up in US

Flu, Covid-19 infections tick up in US

Elevated respiratory illnesses particularly among children are on the rise.
Flu vaccine good for high-risk groups - consultants

Flu vaccine good for high-risk groups - consultants

Pregnant women, elderly, and children are high-risk groups for influenza.
US flu hospitalisations highest in 10 years, officials say

US flu hospitalisations highest in 10 years, officials say

The vaccination rates are down.
Pfizer, BioNTech start Covid-flu combination vaccine study

Pfizer, BioNTech start Covid-flu combination vaccine study

It aims to evaluate the combination shot's safety, tolerability and immunogenicity.
Vaccination remains S’pore’s primary line of defence in living with Covid-19

Vaccination remains S’pore’s primary line of defence in living with Covid-19

Bivalent vaccines will replace mRNA types for better protection. 
Influenza set to make a comeback in Malaysia

Influenza set to make a comeback in Malaysia

This flu virus is now 'making a tenacious comeback', a specialist says.

Experts: Flu vaccination programme can help relieve Covid-19 stress on hospitals

Experts: Flu vaccination programme can help relieve Covid-19 stress on hospitals

Doctors assure vaccines are safe, say mass drive will help prevent flu and Covid-19 double whammy.
MOH advises to temporarily halt to two vaccines following deaths in S Korea

MOH advises to temporarily halt to two vaccines following deaths in S Korea

This is after reports of death cases linked to these two influenza vaccines in South Korea.

LETTER | Korean DCA: Influenza vaccination should be continued

LETTER | Korean DCA: Influenza vaccination should be continued

KDCA declares association between deaths reported and flu vaccine extremely remote

New coronavirus spreads more like flu than Sars: Chinese study

New coronavirus spreads more like flu than Sars: Chinese study

CORONAVIRUS | The study suggests the virus may spread even more easily than previously believed.

About 200,000 influenza vaccine doses to be available soon: Dzulkefly

About 200,000 influenza vaccine doses to be available soon: Dzulkefly

He urges healthcare providers not to take advantage of the epidemic by overcharging patients for the vaccine.

Selangor records highest number of influenza cases among students

Selangor records highest number of influenza cases among students

As many as 717 cases involving school children have been detected in the state, though no classes were forced to cancel.

Setiu in Terengganu records nine influenza-like cases

Setiu in Terengganu records nine influenza-like cases

Five people have been tested positive for influenza A, three for influenza B and one yet to be identified.