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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024