Those aged 12-15 with comorbidities, all 16 to 17 year olds to get vaccinated from mid-Sept, says Health Ministry


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will begin vaccinating teenagers from mid-September, the Health Ministry has confirmed.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pic) in a circular dated Aug 12 said this will involve those aged 12 to 15 who have comorbidities and those aged 16 to 17 with or without health conditions.

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