Brunei's health ministry urges parents to vaccinate children in light of Omicron risks


BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 19 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Parents have been urged to get their children vaccinated against Covid-19 after some have experienced health complications after being infected with the Omicron variant.

Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar said it is unlike earlier cases of infection, where children did not show any symptoms.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Covid-19 , Brunei , MOH , Children , Vaccination

Next In Aseanplus News

Singapore's upcoming consulate in KK a boost for bilateral ties, says Hajiji
In a fractured world, Prabowo pitches Indonesia as a calm investment bet at WEF
Ex-armed forces chief claims trial to RM4.7mil corruption charges
Six people confirmed missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite
Immigration DG links entry-point breaches to staff shortage, high workload
Ringgit opens near five-year high vs US dollar after BNM holds OPR
HK filmmaker Tiffany Chen excludes sons from inheritance: 'They get nothing'
Ex-Goldman banker Leissner seeks pardon in 1MDB fraud case from Trump
SST stays, no GST yet, says Finance Ministry
Oil slides as Trump tones down Greenland, Iran threats

Others Also Read