US becomes first country to approve RSV vaccine

GSK's Arexvy green-lighted for adults aged 60 and older; similar shots from Pfizer and Moderna expected to follow soon.

· 11 months ago

US becomes first country to approve RSV vaccine

Data do not support 4th Covid shot, say experts

Govt can expect pushback if it mandates second booster jab.

By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago

Data do not support 4th Covid shot, say experts

Visitors to recreational areas will be asked to leave if not fully vaccinated

Police keeping a close watch on SOP, says Bukit Aman deputy director.

· 2 years ago

US authorises booster jabs for those with weakened immune systems

Emergency use authorisation granted as nation struggles to contain Delta infections.

· 2 years ago

US authorises booster jabs for those with weakened immune systems

WTO fails anew to agree Covid vaccine patent rights waiver proposal

Member states will meet again to discuss ‘very emotional issue’.

· 2 years ago

WTO fails anew to agree Covid vaccine patent rights waiver proposal


Are vaccine passports morally justified?

· 2 years ago

820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab

Deputy minister says Covid-19 pandemic disrupted earlier delivery of vaccine.  

· 6 months ago

820,000 Form One female students yet to receive HPV jab

GSK sues Pfizer over patents for RSV vaccine

British drugmaker claims American firm knowingly uses its inventions without permission.     

· 8 months ago

GSK sues Pfizer over patents for RSV vaccine

Positive results for potential first chikungunya vaccine

Shot deemed 'generally safe,' with side effects similar to other jabs. 

· 10 months ago

Positive results for potential first chikungunya vaccine

67 million children miss out on vaccines due to Covid

UN laments erosion of a decade of hard-earned gains in routine immunisation.

· 11 months ago

67 million children miss out on vaccines due to Covid

MOH to get new Covid-19 vaccine for elderly, kids with chronic diseases

Khairy Jamaluddin says jabs will be administered free of charge at government and private health facilities.

· 1 year ago

MOH to get new Covid-19 vaccine for elderly, kids with chronic diseases

Enough supply of influenza vaccines, medical professionals say

Procurement from various sources to prevent shortage, The Star reports.

· 1 year ago

Enough supply of influenza vaccines, medical professionals say

Don’t risk death, Sarawak leader tells yet-to-be vaccine-boosted folk

Uggah says there is ample proof third shot protects against Omicron.

By Desmond Davidson · 2 years ago

Don’t risk death, Sarawak leader tells yet-to-be vaccine-boosted folk

Govt won’t penalise kids 5-11 who don’t get Covid jab, Khairy says

Health minister says vaccination drive for children not mandatory.

· 2 years ago

Govt won’t penalise kids 5-11 who don’t get Covid jab, Khairy says

97.8% of adults fully vaccinated

99% of group received at least one vaccine dose.

· 2 years ago

97.8% of adults fully vaccinated