immunisation Archives

3 June 2026

Letter

Protecting Malaysia’s Children From An Invisible Threat — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

RSV is the leading cause of hospitalisation for all infants in Malaysia, yet it remains under-discussed and unaddressed.

25 May 2026

Letter

Why A 2+1 Schedule For PCV20 Is The Smart Choice — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail & Dr David Ng

Public health policy should be guided not only by licensing pathways, but also by evolving immunological and real-world effectiveness data.

22 May 2026

Letter

Why Vaccination Must Become A Pillar Of Cardiovascular Prevention — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

Implementing routine adult immunisations for cardiac patients is a highly cost-effective intervention that can directly ease the severe financial strain on the health care system.

21 May 2026

Letter

Lessons From The Past, Vaccines For The Future: A Malaysian Story Of Hope — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

The Hib success shows that local data, cost-effectiveness analysis, and a champion with moral clarity can overcome even economic collapse.

10 February 2025

Malaysia

Free Influenza Vaccines For High-Risk Seniors Amid Supply Concerns

Malaysia will offer free flu vaccines to seniors aged 60+ with at least one chronic illness starting Feb 18, 2025. MOH says vaccine shortages are temporary amid surging demand after Barbie Hsu’s death. Bookings open Feb 14 on MySejahtera.

6 September 2024

Malaysia

‘I’m Not Putting My Child At Risk From Unvaccinated Kids’: Malaysian Mom

Malaysian parents say they chose to vaccinate their children under the NIP, as well as with the Covid vaccine, to protect their kids. "I'm not putting my child at risk," says one mother. Another touts data and science, and the strong history of vaccines.

13 May 2024

Malaysia

Bridging The Gap On Adult Immunisation Among Malaysians

The immunisation coverage gap exposes Malaysians to potentially life-threatening illnesses, especially those that can be prevented with a vaccine.

18 December 2023

Malaysia

How Vaccines Work: Peace And Love, Not War

A Pfizer vaccines expert gives a novel explanation of how vaccines work – more "peace and love" than war – as vaccines train your immune system to respond much quicker to infection, so you won't fall seriously ill. "It's a completely natural approach."

15 December 2023

Malaysia

Lesson From Thailand’s Dengue ‘Virtual Human’, Malaysia Plans 2024 Measles Supplemental Immunisation

Thailand uses a popular virtual human named Ingma, a schoolgirl composite of 1.2 mil dengue fever patients, to raise awareness. Malaysia builds vaccine equity and access through NIP; MOH also plans measles supplementary immunisation activities for 2024.

6 September 2023

Letter

Maternal Immunisation: Past, Present, And Future (Part 2) – Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Husna Musa

Much needs to be done by the health authorities and health care professionals to increase awareness of maternal immunisation, whereby a single dose of maternal influenza vaccine can protect both mothers and their infants.

Tag: immunisation

Protecting Malaysia’s Children From An Invisible Threat — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

Why A 2+1 Schedule For PCV20 Is The Smart Choice — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail & Dr David Ng

Why Vaccination Must Become A Pillar Of Cardiovascular Prevention — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

Lessons From The Past, Vaccines For The Future: A Malaysian Story Of Hope — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Zulkifli Ismail

Free Influenza Vaccines For High-Risk Seniors Amid Supply Concerns

‘I’m Not Putting My Child At Risk From Unvaccinated Kids’: Malaysian Mom

Bridging The Gap On Adult Immunisation Among Malaysians

How Vaccines Work: Peace And Love, Not War

Lesson From Thailand’s Dengue ‘Virtual Human’, Malaysia Plans 2024 Measles Supplemental Immunisation

Maternal Immunisation: Past, Present, And Future (Part 2) – Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Husna Musa

Patients Skipping GPs For Private Hospitals Drive Up Medical Costs: APHM

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Seniors Need Retirement Income Without Burdening Their Children: KALSIS

Beyond The Building: Examining Systems At Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Lumpur — A Concerned Health Care Staff Member

Malaysia Needs MHTC-Like Agency To Coordinate Long-Term Care