Health Ministry to request for Influenza vaccine allocation for the vulnerable, elderly, says Dr Dzul

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will request allocation for the Influenza vaccine for the vulnerable and elderly groups in Budget 2025, as part of the National Immunisation Programme, says Datuk Seri Dr Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad.

The Health Minister said the vaccine has proven to be effective among those in the vulnerable and elderly, adding that the ministry will write in its request for the budget allocation per regulation.