The Health Ministry is spending RM14mil to purchase 400,000 doses of influenza A(H1N1) vaccine.
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Vaccines for H1N1 high-risk group
The Government will make 200,000 doses of Influenza A(H1N1) vaccine available by January for people in the high-risk group, including pregnant women and those with chronic diseases. 
Useful Information
- Influenza A (H1N1) FAQ
- Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC)
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Health Ministry Website
- Health Ministry's hotline:
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(03) 8881-0200/300
- Places for Antiviral Treatment
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- All government hospitals & clinics
- Influenza A(H1N1) Care Clinics
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Know the difference!
Make an
informed decision and take the right action!
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Understand the
difference between Cold & Influenza A (H1N1):
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Symptoms
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Common
Cold
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Influenza A
(H1N1)
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Fever
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Rare
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Characteristic, high (38° C) lasts 3-4 days
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Headache
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Rare
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Prominent
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General
Ache
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Pains
Usually Slight
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Often Severe
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Fatigue
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Very Mild
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Can last up to 2-3 weeks
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Extreme
Exhaustion
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Never
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Early and Prominent
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Running/Stuffy
Nose
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Common
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Sometimes
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Sneezing
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Usual
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Sometimes
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Cough
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None/Mild
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Severe, without phlegm in the beginning
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Sore Throat
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Common
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Sometimes
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Chest
Discomfort
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Mild to
moderate hacking cough
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Common: Can become severe
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