Protecting children under five (and ineligible for vaccines) against Covid-19


By AGENCY

We need to remember that there are groups of people, including young children, who are unable to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and need our help to protect them from getting the infection. — ZULHAIMI BAHARUDDIN/The Star

Just before my son’s nine-month checkup, my wife and I debated whether or not to postpone it.

It was a “well baby visit”, but the potential threats to his health felt real.

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