Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the pharmaceutical company should be responsible by submitting a thorough and transparent explanation.
Fri May 03 2024
MoH revokes notification of six cosmetic products found to contain poison
The use of products containing these ingredients without the supervision of health professionals can cause unwanted side effects.
Wed Mar 22 2023
PICKids slow as parents wait and see on side effects
Dr Noor Azmi said usually children only experience mild side effects while vaccination can protect them from severe COVID-19 infection.
Fri Feb 25 2022
PICKids: Eight AEFI reports of mild symptoms received so far - MOH
Only eight AEFI reports have been received since the PICKids began on Feb 3, with all cases experiencing mild side effects including swelling at the injection site after receiving the vaccine.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Eight requests approved for special assistance due to adverse side-effects of COVID vaccines - MOH
Eight applications for special financial assistance due to adverse side effects from COVID-19 vaccines involving RM132,500 have been approved, and are being processed.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Linda Evangelista files $50 million lawsuit over disfiguring cosmetic treatment
Evangelista has filed a lawsuit over cosmetic procedures that she says left her "brutally disfigured" and turned her into a recluse.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Avoid donating blood within seven days of COVID-19 vaccination
PDN said if a vaccine recipient had any minor side effects, they could donate blood seven days after fully recovering from the side effects.
Mon Sep 13 2021
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The board considered that the woman's death was due to myocarditis, which is known to be a rare side effect of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism
From real fears sparked by side-effects, to fake studies and conspiracy theories, we take a look at anti-vax sentiment over the ages.
Sat Aug 07 2021
South Korea to compensate nurse paralysed after COVID-19 shot
The nurse received AstraZeneca's shot on March 12 and later suffered from double vision and paralysis and was diagnosed with acute encephalomyelitis.
Fri Aug 06 2021
AstraZeneca second dose doesn't raise risk of rare blood clots - Study
This potentially eases some worries over the vaccine's side effects.
Wed Jul 28 2021
FDA asks Pfizer and Moderna to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric studies - NYT
FDA has indicated that the current strength of the studies was inadequate to detect the rare side effects, including myocarditis.
Mon Jul 26 2021
US health official says COVID-19 boosters could risk more serious side effects
Butler said he has not seen any evidence of waning immunity to COVID-19 among US residents who received shots in December or January.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Govt to reconsider administering Pfizer vaccine to adolescents - Khairy
The government will reconsider its previous decision to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents, following reports of incidents of side effects relating to heart inflammation.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Denmark, Norway study finds slightly raised blood clot rates after Astra COVID shot
Researchers stress that such side effects are extremely rare, and the benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the risks in most situations.
Thu May 06 2021
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