14 November 2022
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Tag: pneumococcal vaccine
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.
1 August 2022
Respiratory physicians say high-risk employees should get vaccinated against preventable infectious diseases, like pneumococcal pneumonia (12), to ensure a healthy workforce. (15)
25 July 2022
Workers with comorbidities (1) and who are exposed to dust (2), chemicals, and toxic gases (3,4) are at risk of contracting occupational lung disease. (5)
18 July 2022
People aged 65 years and older, as well as young adults with comorbidities, are at an increased risk of developing pneumonia (1,2) and may benefit from the pneumococcal vaccine. (3)
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.
3 December 2021
Experts encourage Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to take the pneumococcal jab besides the compulsory meningococcal and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines (1,11).
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.
23 June 2021
Malaysia
DoctorOnCall, Pfizer, UOB Malaysia Partner To Improve Children’s Access To Pneumococcal Vaccine
The “ASK4VACCINE” programme gives children protection against pneumococcal pneumonia via a 12-month interest-free instalment plan.