Health Ministry warns against buying flu vaccines online

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Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye, who is a doctor, explains why this is not a good idea.

Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye has warned people against buying influenza A vaccines online in the midst of a shortage in private hospitals.

“There are standard operating procedures for storing vaccines, which have to be kept under low temperature. If the temperature is not controlled, the vaccine will not be effective. Therefore, buying vaccines online is really not encouraged,” he said.Deadly coronavirus It was previously reported that private hospitals have been struggling to meet the demand for the influenza A vaccine amid a flu outbreak.

“In conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2020 and Experience Penang 2020, I will ensure all units from the health department will be extra vigilant in exercising caution to prevent the virus from spreading.

 

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