‘Don’t let guard down on flu’


Public concern: Dr Roslina says the government must not lose sight of the importance of curbing influenza, especially among health workers.

PETALING JAYA: Amid the battle against Covid-19, doctors are reminding authorities not to lose sight on influenza which, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), kills between 250,000 and 500,000 people each year.

Consultant respiratory physician Prof Dr Roslina Manap said curbing influenza, which exists year round in Malaysia, must remain a priority.

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