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Don't focus only on Omicron, EU watchdog tells vaccine developers

Don't focus only on Omicron, EU watchdog tells vaccine developers

New vaccines would address a combination of variants, it says.

WHO says no evidence healthy children, adolescents need Covid-19 boosters

WHO says no evidence healthy children, adolescents need Covid-19 boosters

More research needs to be done on this, says WHO chief scientist.

Israel sticks with 4th vaccine shot, sees Omicron waning in a week

Israel sticks with 4th vaccine shot, sees Omicron waning in a week

Study shows 'second booster' effective in preventing serious illness, hospitalisation.

Four PPVs to allow walk-ins for elderly from Jan 19

Four PPVs to allow walk-ins for elderly from Jan 19

Those who completed vaccination three months ago are eligible.
MOH investigating AEFI case involving father of Perlis Mufti

MOH investigating AEFI case involving father of Perlis Mufti

Asri's father was hospitalised after receiving his booster dose.

Deported Djokovic back home in Serbia, vaccine row clouds future

Deported Djokovic back home in Serbia, vaccine row clouds future

France says Djokovic would be barred from playing the French Open.
Shebby's death due to heart attack not booster jab, says son

Shebby's death due to heart attack not booster jab, says son

'Doctors told us cause of death was 99pct related to heart attack.'

MOH shortens Covid-19 quarantine period starting tomorrow

MOH shortens Covid-19 quarantine period starting tomorrow

UPDATED 7.23PM | The new SOPs apply to all variants of Covid-19

EMA lists rare spinal condition as side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine

EMA lists rare spinal condition as side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine

Transverse myelitis can cause weakness in arms or legs, sensory symptoms.

'MM vaccine' not required during umrah trip last year, says ex-PM's aide

'MM vaccine' not required during umrah trip last year, says ex-PM's aide

A local preacher urged authorities to investigate Muhyiddin's vaccination status.

Some doctors have bought Covid-19 vaccines above ceiling price - APHM

Some doctors have bought Covid-19 vaccines above ceiling price - APHM

'Consider financial implications of those who have purchased the vaccines.'

Announced: Ceiling prices for private sale Sinovac, Sinopharm

Announced: Ceiling prices for private sale Sinovac, Sinopharm

UPDATED 5.31PM | Prices exclude additional charges but sellers must list full sale amount.

New data finds AZ booster generates higher antibodies against Omicron

New data finds AZ booster generates higher antibodies against Omicron

Drugmaker will submit data to regulators worldwide.

Police intensify operation against sale of fake vaccination cert

Police intensify operation against sale of fake vaccination cert

IGP says such syndicates might exist in all states.

Hisham wants full force of law on vaccine cert forgers

Hisham wants full force of law on vaccine cert forgers

He says such actions will jeopardise safe reopening of country.

Pandemic fatigue makes the case for boosters a harder sell

Pandemic fatigue makes the case for boosters a harder sell

Vaccines remain the critical tool in preventing severe disease and death.
Pfizer CEO unsure on need for fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Pfizer CEO unsure on need for fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Work is ongoing on a new version of Covid-19 vaccine.
Tennis star Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Tennis star Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Lawyers for federal government indicate the fight is not over.
No expired vaccines supplied to PSV, PPV

No expired vaccines supplied to PSV, PPV

Shelf life depends on storage temperature.
UK says 4th Covid jabs not needed for now as booster effect lasts

UK says 4th Covid jabs not needed for now as booster effect lasts

Protection against hospitalisation among elderly at 90pct 3 months after booster.

Cops to refer lawyer's report against Health DG, minister to MOH

Cops to refer lawyer's report against Health DG, minister to MOH

Police say there is no criminal offence committed.

Sinopharm protein-based booster stronger against Omicron than earlier shot - study

Sinopharm protein-based booster stronger against Omicron than earlier shot - study

The study, however, has not been peer reviewed.

Lawyer names Health Minister in police report on child vaccination

Lawyer names Health Minister in police report on child vaccination

UPDATED 9.45PM | This follows the announcement on Covid-19 vaccinations for five and 11-years-old.

'Tie pharma CEOs salaries to fair global Covid-19 vaccine access'

'Tie pharma CEOs salaries to fair global Covid-19 vaccine access'

Pharmaceutical firms must adopt WHO roadmap for equitable vaccine access.