‘Influenza dangerous but preventable’

Raising awareness: (From left) Dr Tan, Dr Zamberi, UMMC medical microbiology department visiting senior clinical consultant Prof Dr Yasmin Abdul Malik, Dr Musa and Dr Pang at the dialogue session.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians should stay on guard against infectious diseases such as influenza as it can spread easily, with high-risk groups being more vulnerable, say health experts.

The Malaysian Society of Infec­tious Diseases and Chemotherapy (MSIDC) said influenza was often confused with the common cold as both shared similar symptoms.