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COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines safe, work for children

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines safe, work for children

Govt must step up vaccine awareness to protect children.
Health Ministry approves CanSino as booster dose

Health Ministry approves CanSino as booster dose

This will be for those who took Sinovac or CanSino vaccine primer doses.
Covid: Highest group of fatalities are unvaccinated elderly– Health DG

Covid: Highest group of fatalities are unvaccinated elderly– Health DG

Senior citizens advised to get booster shots. 

Integrated vaccination centres in Klang Valley closed - Health Ministry

Integrated vaccination centres in Klang Valley closed - Health Ministry

There are several other channels available to those seeking Covid-19 jabs.
WHO delays review of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine on Ukraine conflict

WHO delays review of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine on Ukraine conflict

The agency is facing hurdles in arranging inspections for the approval process.
Sinovac Covid vaccine 38pct effective in young kids - study

Sinovac Covid vaccine 38pct effective in young kids - study

The vaccine is 64.6pct effective in preventing hospitalisations.
AEFI: 451 reports investigated, no deaths linked to Covid vaccines

AEFI: 451 reports investigated, no deaths linked to Covid vaccines

Another 156 reports are still under investigation.

MP calls for independent review of Revnesh's autopsy report

MP calls for independent review of Revnesh's autopsy report

PARLIAMENT | Some parents are unconvinced teen's death unrelated to vaccine.
Parents more open to vaccinating children - paediatrician

Parents more open to vaccinating children - paediatrician

This is after they were given choice between Pfizer and Sinovac. 
Time for wait-and-see is over, KJ tells vax-hesitant parents

Time for wait-and-see is over, KJ tells vax-hesitant parents

UPDATED 4.04PM | Minister sounds alarm on rising number of children in ICU.
MOE to scrap school rotation system 'when time is right' - minister

MOE to scrap school rotation system 'when time is right' - minister

Radzi Jidin says can't wait until 100pct children vaccinated.
Sabahans should get Covid-19 booster before borders reopen - KJ

Sabahans should get Covid-19 booster before borders reopen - KJ

Risk of Covid-19 spreading higher as Indonesia, Philippines have lower vaccination rates.
LETTER | Debunking vaccine myths

LETTER | Debunking vaccine myths

Authorities must take action against those spreading misinformation.
Malaysia developing methods to administer vaccine orally, using nasal spray

Malaysia developing methods to administer vaccine orally, using nasal spray

The methods are being studied, says deputy minister.
Mega PPVs no longer cost effective due to high rental - KJ

Mega PPVs no longer cost effective due to high rental - KJ

Majority of adult population have also received Covid-19 vaccine booster.
In Johor, BN and PN race to claim credit for Covid-19 vaccination effort

In Johor, BN and PN race to claim credit for Covid-19 vaccination effort

However, health minister maintains everyone in govt contributed to NIP. 
PICKids registration via MySejahtera available nationwide from March 7

PICKids registration via MySejahtera available nationwide from March 7

Parents or guardians will be able to choose their preferred vaccination centre.

DCA approves Sinovac vaccine for children, Pfizer's Covid pill

DCA approves Sinovac vaccine for children, Pfizer's Covid pill

Pfizer's vaccine for children was approved on Jan 6
KJ to meet parents of teen who died after Covid-19 jab

KJ to meet parents of teen who died after Covid-19 jab

Revnesh Kumar’s forensic report is finally complete. 

AEFI: 22 out of 45 deaths of Covid-19 jab recipients not linked to vaccine

AEFI: 22 out of 45 deaths of Covid-19 jab recipients not linked to vaccine

Authorities are still investigating the remaining 23.
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine less effective in ages 5-11 : New York study

Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine less effective in ages 5-11 : New York study

Pfizer says it is studying a three-dose schedule for children.
China sticks with mRNA Covid-19 shot development amid uncertainties

China sticks with mRNA Covid-19 shot development amid uncertainties

An analyst says decision to stick with local-made vaccine appears political.
Very small clot risk after first AZ Covid shot - UK studies

Very small clot risk after first AZ Covid shot - UK studies

Between 1-3 cases found for every million doses.
Antibody triggered by Sinopharm Covid-19 booster wanes after 6 months - study

Antibody triggered by Sinopharm Covid-19 booster wanes after 6 months - study

Study recommends alternative vaccine types to further boost immunity.