The Malaysian Influenza Working Group (MIWG) comprises experts working together to improve the prevention, management and control of influenza in Malaysia. We are concerned by recent news reports alleging deaths following flu vaccination in South Korea.
Although the matter has since been clarified, we would like to take this opportunity to affirm that flu vaccination is safe and also a highly necessary preventive healthcare measure. Thus, we urge healthcare professionals and members of the public alike to urgently get their flu shots.