Tag: dengue vaccine

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26 August 2024
Malaysia

KPJ Damansara Launches Malaysia’s First Dengue Vaccine

The dengue vaccine is now available at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital: RM400 for 2 doses, given 3 months apart. Dr Musa Nordin urges all eligible persons above 4 years old to consider taking the dengue vaccine that cuts risk of hospitalisation by 84%.
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12 February 2024
Letter

Dengue Vaccination: The Way Forward — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin

With the conditional approval of the Qdenga dengue vaccine, it would be useful for MOH to pilot study the vaccine in dengue hotspots with seroprevalence of over 60% prior to its consideration for the National Immunisation Programme – Dr Musa Mohd Nordin.
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14 December 2023
Malaysia

The Case For Dengue Vaccines In Malaysia

A public health expert from MOH says a dengue vaccine is a dream come true for a communicable disease, but asks if a vaccine is effective enough to eliminate dengue, like elimination strategies for measles, malaria, or cervical cancer.