Time for another vax drive


Stay covered: It’s suggested that a broader respiratory health strategy is needed, including promoting pneumococcal and influenza vaccinations and ensuring early diagnosis and treatment of respiratory infections.

Ageing population calls for focus on adult pneumonia, say docs

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should introduce pneumococcal vaccines for adults and high-risk groups following the steady rise in pneumonia-related deaths, say health experts.

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