‘Shorter interval is necessary’

For safety: Dr Fatin Nabila Ahmad Tajuddin from Klinik Metro Taman Ikan Emas, Cheras, preparing to give a patient a vaccination shot. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star

PETALING JAYA: As the virus evolves, steps needed to keep people safe must too, including adjusting the interval of booster shots, experts say.

Many countries have shortened the interval of Covid-19 booster shots to three months, including Malaysia, in the fight to contain new coronavirus variants, especially Omicron.