Community pharmacists do more than just dispense medicines. They often provide advice and services related to healthy living – an essential part of public education and awareness.
The Ministry of Health’s updated August 10 guidelines also state Covid-19 vaccines should be offered to pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy following an informed decision.
Selangor expects to see a decline in Categories Three, Four and Five Covid-19 cases by end August or in September, amid increasing vaccination coverage.
Selangor MB Amirudin Shari says to date, about 77% of Selangor’s adult population have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose, including 44% who are fully vaccinated.
The Sarawak state government is likely to procure either Moderna or Sinovac for third doses, as Pfizer and AstraZeneca only deal with national governments.