Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye says the MMR vaccine should be given when the babies are 9 months old. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 1, 2019.
PARENTS tend to underestimate the importance of their babies getting the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine if they see that their children are healthy and developing well, said Dr Lee Boon Chye. The deputy health minister said the MMR vaccine included in the national immunisation schedule should be given to babies when they are 9 months old.
Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Deputy health minister: Wrong assessment of child’s health causes lower MMR vaccination rates | Malay MailIPOH, March 1 — Parents tend to underestimate the importance for their babies to get the MMR vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) when the babies show a satisfactory level of health and development, according to Dr Lee Boon Chye. The Deputy Health Minister said the MMR vaccine...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Health Ministry task force to probe lower MMR jab rates | Malay MailIPOH, March 1 ― The Health Ministry’s vaccination task force will investigate why measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations have dropped to 89 per cent, lower than the 95 per cent required for herd immunity. “We have no problems with the compulsory vaccination from birth to three months....
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Health Ministry to step up efforts against low MMR vaccination ratesIPOH: The Health Ministry will intensify its efforts in identifying the reasons for the lower percentage of parents not vaccinating their babies for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »
Drop in inoculation rate troubles Health Ministry as anti-vaxxer group gains strength | Malay MailIPOH, Feb 24 — Parents who are influenced by anti-vaccine groups have caused the number of children vaccinated against measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) to drop to 89 per cent. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said to ensure the population is protected from the infectious diseases, ideally the... Jom menyumbang agar anda sihat Firstly, educate the Govt that all children including the endstatelessness & refugees are not left out of the same immunization programs that the health ministry administers for free & to prove the sincerity of their stand DrDzul drwanazizah hannahyeoh leeboonchye
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Malaysia-produced vaccines are halal, says minister | The Malaysian InsightFalse information on vaccination endangers children, says Mujahid Yusof Rawa.
Source: msianinsight - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
Educate parents on benefits of vaccines, says Siti HasmahLANGKAWI (Bernama): Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, on Sunday (Feb 24) urged medical practitioners and nurses to give parents the best advice on the importance of vaccination for their children. Keluarkan sumbangan anda utk hapus flu babi dan anda sihat tanpa vaksin Kena dptkan vaksin yg jauh dr sumber2 yg x halal Firstly, educate the Govt that all children including the endstatelessness & refugees are not left out of the same immunization programs that the health ministry administers for free & to prove the sincerity of their stand DrDzul drwanazizah hannahyeoh DHRRAMalaysia netraKL
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »
Philippines to sue dengue vaccine maker | The Malaysian InsightManila's justice deparment found evidence of ‘reckless imprudence resulting to homicide’ on the part of Sanofi Pasteur.
Source: msianinsight - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
Singapore PM sues blogger over article linking Lee to 1MDB | The Malaysian InsightLee Hsien Loong says allegations that he abetted Najib Razak in money laundering is 'false and baseless'.
Source: msianinsight - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
RCI a chance for thorough judiciary reform, says Malaysian Bar | The Malaysian InsightLawyers' group calls for halt to speculation and comments on Hamid Sultan affidavit until inquiry makes its findings on allegations of judicial misconduct.
Source: msianinsight - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »