influenza Archives

31 October 2025

Letter

Public Advisory: No Shortcut To Patient Safety — PMPASKL

PMPASKL president Dr Eugene Chooi says vaccination can only be legally performed by registered medical practitioners. He also demands an apology from organisations or individuals who may have misled the public about who can legally administer vaccines.

24 October 2025

Malaysia

Illegal For Pharmacists To Administer Vaccines: Health DG

DG Mahathar says pharmacists are barred from administering vaccines, citing Acts 586, 366, and 50. Vaccination can only be carried out by registered medical practitioners. Any workshop implying that pharmacists can legally vaccinate may mislead the public.

22 October 2025

Letter

Influenza Self-Test Kits: Patient Safety Must Come Before Convenience — PMPASKL

While it is important to make health care more accessible, it must never come at the expense of quality, safety, or clinical integrity.

17 March 2025

Malaysia

Health Ministry Procuring More Influenza Vaccines For Seniors

The MOH is procuring more influenza vaccines for seniors, adding to 170,000 doses allocated. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said 320,000 doses were initially procured, with 150,000 set aside for frontliners. About 29,393 doses remain in 421 MOH clinics.

17 February 2025

Letter

Improve Flu Vaccine Supply To Private Facilities — Malaysian Medical Association

MMA expresses concern about the shortage of flu vaccines in private clinics, as many patients are now asking for their shots. MMA urges MOH and all vaccine suppliers to ensure adequate distribution of flu vaccines to private clinics and hospitals.

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.

1 October 2024

Letter

Heart Health, Ageing, And Influenza: The Need For More Than Just Precaution — Dr Jeremy Quah

The annual influenza vaccination is not just a precaution; it’s a key safeguard against the many risks and complications that can arise from influenza.

6 June 2024

Letter

Making A Stand: Influenza Vaccination For Older Adults — Prof Dr Zamberi Sekawi

To set the foundation for a successful vaccination programme, more intensive educational campaigns are needed, strategically designed to address misconceptions and alleviate concerns.

4 June 2024

Letter

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Don’t Necessarily Mean Covid — Manipal Alumni Association Malaysia

There are other upper respiratory tract infections of viral origin that should be taken note of, says the Manipal Alumni Association Malaysia. An example is Influenza A and B, which can be just as debilitating as Covid, if not more so at this current time.

23 May 2024

World

A Revolutionary New Weapon In The Battle Against Influenza

Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine have begun and researchers expect broadly positive outcomes in the battle against the widespread illness.

Tag: influenza

Public Advisory: No Shortcut To Patient Safety — PMPASKL

Illegal For Pharmacists To Administer Vaccines: Health DG

Influenza Self-Test Kits: Patient Safety Must Come Before Convenience — PMPASKL

Health Ministry Procuring More Influenza Vaccines For Seniors

Improve Flu Vaccine Supply To Private Facilities — Malaysian Medical Association

Free Influenza Vaccines For High-Risk Seniors Amid Supply Concerns

Heart Health, Ageing, And Influenza: The Need For More Than Just Precaution — Dr Jeremy Quah

Making A Stand: Influenza Vaccination For Older Adults — Prof Dr Zamberi Sekawi

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Don’t Necessarily Mean Covid — Manipal Alumni Association Malaysia

A Revolutionary New Weapon In The Battle Against Influenza

Bleak Future For Malaysia’s Health Assurance Industry — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

Nutritionists: Follow Malaysia’s Scientific Food Pyramid, Not US Inverted Pyramid

CodeBlue’s View: Doctors Must Follow The Law. Period.

Transfer Allowance Opened To Contract Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists With 2025 Permanent Appointments: Minister

Digital Ministry Opens RM87m Tender For MySejahtera App Maintenance Over Three Years