Children aged five to 11 to get second jab after eight weeks


PORT DICKSON: The Health Ministry decided to give children aged between five and 11 their second Covid-19 dose after an eight-week interval to ensure fewer cases with side effects, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

The Health Minister said the effectiveness and protection of the vaccine was also the same if given after three or eight weeks.

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