To set the foundation for a successful vaccination programme, more intensive educational campaigns are needed, strategically designed to address misconceptions and alleviate concerns.
A petition led by the Malaysian Influenza Working Group urges the government to include fully-subsidised annual influenza vaccination for older people in Budget 2024. Thailand, Laos, the Philippines, and Singapore provide free flu jabs to senior citizens.
We recommend getting your annual flu vaccine now to prevent potentially serious complications, as overcrowding and travel during election season can increase the spread of contagious diseases like the flu (and Covid-19).
Immunise4Life’s “Preventing the Flu at 65 and Beyond” recommends annual flu jabs for senior citizens to reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalisation, and death.