COMPULSORY vaccination of children is a contentious issue.
The Health Ministry is studying proposals and calls to make vaccination compulsory, following the death of a two-year-old boy from diphtheria in Johor Baru on Feb 21. The boy had never been immunised. Five more children, who were reported to have been in contact with the victim, were also confirmed positive for diphtheria and quarantined at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital JB.
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