MOH’s clinical guidelines do not recommend AstraZeneca or Sinovac vaccines for pregnant women, while for Pfizer’s vaccine, pregnant women are encouraged to discuss with their doctor the risks and benefits of Covid-19 vaccination.
Side effects from the Pfizer and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines are more common among people below 55 and 65 years old respectively, says infectious disease expert Dr Low Lee Lee.
The start dates for a private Covid-19 vaccination programme for business travellers, or for the public-private partnership vaccine rollout, haven’t been set yet as priority is still on PICK, says Khairy Jamaluddin.
Members of the public should ask more questions about the actual benefits and risks of the vaccine, and think carefully about what is important before making a decision.
Azreen Zahira, who created the trending hashtag for the opt-in AstraZeneca vaccine rollout, says the best Covid-19 vaccine is the one people can get earliest.
After you click on MySejahtera to confirm your appointment, here’s a list on what to bring to the Covid-19 vaccination centre, what to do, and side effects to look out for.