Seniors urged to get flu vaccine to prevent diseases - Dr Noor Azmi
Dr Noor Azmi said up to 70 pct of hospitalisations and 85 pct of deaths are related to the flu occur among senior citizens.
Wed Sep 07 2022
B40 elderly in Kebun Bunga receive free flu vaccine
The flu vaccination programme was a collaboration between the Penang Adventist Hospital and Kebun Bunga assemblyman Jason Ong Khan Lee.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Use of two influenza vaccines can be continued - Health DG
The KDCA confirmed that the probability of linking the influenza vaccine as the cause of death, as reported (previously), is very low.
Tue Nov 03 2020
South Korea urges people to get flu vaccinations despite death tolls
Public anxiety over the safety of flu vaccines has surged after at least 48 people died this month following vaccinations.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Singapore temporarily halts use of two flu vaccines after S.Korea deaths
South Korea reported that 48 have died as of Saturday after getting flu shots.
Mon Oct 26 2020
South Korean deaths spark flu vaccine safety fears
Health authorities said they have found no direct links between the deaths, which include a 17-year-old boy.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Five South Koreans die after getting flu shots, sparking vaccine fears
Authorities said there was no reason to believe the deaths were linked to the vaccine but an investigation, including post mortems, was underway.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Flu vaccine more effective for women than men: study
The flu vaccine is generally less effective for men than for women, scientists said in a study, tracing the effect to higher levels of testosterone that curb the immune response.
Wed Dec 25 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024