Shot in the arm: Health workers vaccinating students at SMK Pengkalan Berangan in Marang in preparation for the opening of the school session. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Explanation on the Covid-19 vaccine should be given on an ongoing basis to adolescents and students so that they are more aware of disease prevention in curbing the spread of the pandemic.
National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) secretary-general Wang Heng Suan said even though there was no law requiring students to take the vaccine, counsellors at state education departments, district education offices and schools should play their part in raising awareness on the importance of vaccination.
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