Ministries working to encourage vaccination


Keeping it healthy: Wan Azizah pouring milk for underprivileged pupils during her visit to Sekolah Kebangsaan Precint 9(2) in Putrajaya.

PUTRAJAYA: Amid the rising anti-vaccine movement, two ministries are finding ways to get parents to give health protection to their children, says the Deputy Prime Minister.

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said although parents have the right to decide on vaccination, the authorities will continue to encourage and emphasise its importance and benefits.

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