1 October 2025
Dr Azmee Mohd Ghazi explains why protecting against RSV belongs in Malaysia’s cardiovascular playbook, other than influenza and pneumococcal infections.
Tag: pneumococcal disease
13 November 2024
The pneumonia mortality incidence is alarming, and all Malaysians should make an effort to protect themselves from the disease.
22 May 2024
MSD's new 15-valent pneumococcal vaccine, Vaxneuvance, is now available in Malaysia, including protection against 22F and 33F serotypes. Vaccine development took years of rigorous research and clinical trials across various countries, including Malaysia.
15 November 2023
UM associate professor Dr Pang Yong Kek highlights low awareness of pneumococcal vaccination for the elderly and immunocompromised, with only 24% recognising the need for vaccinating older people and 26% for adults with medical conditions.
8 September 2023
Two vaccines are currently available for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults, namely the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) and the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV).
14 November 2022
The partnership is a commitment to vaccine equity and narrow the access gap.
10 November 2022
Selangor MB Amirudin Shari highlights rising cases of respiratory infections in the state that put senior citizens especially at risk of severe disease.
24 December 2021
Acceptance rate for the pneumococcal vaccine Jan-Sept 2021 was 95% for the first dose and 93% for the second dose, higher than the 71% target.
17 November 2021
Pneumococcal vaccination will not only save medical costs (18), but also protect the emotional wellbeing of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims during their spiritual journey.
3 August 2021
Besides getting the Covid-19 jab, experts advise Malaysians to take the pneumococcal vaccine before travelling to Mecca to have a more productive pilgrimage.