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Not all Omicron wave cases are ‘mild’, MMA reminds

Not all Omicron wave cases are ‘mild’, MMA reminds

Association reminds public to get vaccinated to minimise risks.
MMA advises parents to consult experts over vaccination doubts

MMA advises parents to consult experts over vaccination doubts

'Ask for verified info before deciding to vaccinate children.'
Pfizer-BioNTech Omicron vaccine delayed - BioNTech CEO

Pfizer-BioNTech Omicron vaccine delayed - BioNTech CEO

Delay due to slow data gathering.
Moderna eyes booster by August, unclear if Omicron-specific needed

Moderna eyes booster by August, unclear if Omicron-specific needed

Decision will be made when clinical data available.
China's potential mRNA Covid-19 vaccine weaker against Omicron - study

China's potential mRNA Covid-19 vaccine weaker against Omicron - study

China has immunised its population using other types of vaccines.
Over 206k children receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Over 206k children receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

56.8pct of adults have also received their booster dose.
Viral message claiming teenager died due to Covid-19 booster dose fake

Viral message claiming teenager died due to Covid-19 booster dose fake

The patient never had a booster shot, died of an infection.
More than 100,000 children in K'tan unregistered for vaccines

More than 100,000 children in K'tan unregistered for vaccines

State health director says they need to work harder to convince parents.
Over 130,000 children receive first dose of Covid vaccine

Over 130,000 children receive first dose of Covid vaccine

56pct of adult population completed their booster. 
MOH: Pfizer, AZ recommended, but any booster better than nothing

MOH: Pfizer, AZ recommended, but any booster better than nothing

This after Sinovac made available as booster shot.

Nearly 98k children given first Covid-19 jab

Nearly 98k children given first Covid-19 jab

Meanwhile, 55.8pct of adults have gotten their booster shot.
US delays decision on Covid vaccine for children under 5 by at least 2 months

US delays decision on Covid vaccine for children under 5 by at least 2 months

FDA wants to see more data before deciding.
EU probes menstrual disorder reports after mRNA Covid shots

EU probes menstrual disorder reports after mRNA Covid shots

It is not yet clear whether there is a causal link.
Australians told to get Covid boosters to be considered fully vaccinated

Australians told to get Covid boosters to be considered fully vaccinated

Foreign travellers however only need two shots to enter country.
Parents should worry about effects of Covid-19, not vaccine, on their children

Parents should worry about effects of Covid-19, not vaccine, on their children

Many parents are still reluctant to register their young children.
M'sia approves Covid vaccine from India’s Bharat Biotech

M'sia approves Covid vaccine from India’s Bharat Biotech

Two doses of Covaxin found to be 47pct effective.
Global Covid response programme 'running on fumes' amid budget shortfall

Global Covid response programme 'running on fumes' amid budget shortfall

Only five percent of donations sought have been raised.

No way to forge Covid-19 AEFI data, says deputy health DG

No way to forge Covid-19 AEFI data, says deputy health DG

MOH legally bound to report side effects of medications, including vaccines.
NIPKids registration crosses 663k mark - KJ

NIPKids registration crosses 663k mark - KJ

Authorities will further announce implementation details of children immunisation programme.
King reminds public to get vaccinated, booster shots

King reminds public to get vaccinated, booster shots

Country still not free from Covid-19, he says.
NPRA directed to report vaccine adverse events weekly

NPRA directed to report vaccine adverse events weekly

This is to increase transparency and boost vaccine confidence.
Sinovac recipients can now choose same brand as their booster - KJ

Sinovac recipients can now choose same brand as their booster - KJ

UPDATED 9.11PM | They also need to get booster by March 1 or lose fully immunised status.
Minister urges booster shot as country now facing full Omicron wave

Minister urges booster shot as country now facing full Omicron wave

Khairy says daily cases will reach 15,000 soon.

Yelps, tears as children aged 5 to 11 get Covid jabs

Yelps, tears as children aged 5 to 11 get Covid jabs

Occasional yelps of pain were heard echoing in the hall.