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The Star
26-04-2025
- Health
- The Star
Free vaccines for at-risk seniors
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is offering 57,093 appointment slots for senior citizens with comorbidities to receive free influenza vaccinations. The initiative, under the Influenza Immunisation Programme for Senior Citizens, is being implemented at 649 selected health clinics nationwide until the end of August. 'Eligible senior citizens should book their appointments promptly before all slots are filled. 'The vaccine is provided free of charge, covering the cost of the vaccine, equipment and related healthcare services. 'Appointments can be made via the MySejahtera app,' it said. The public may also contact their nearest district health office, visit the ministry's website or social media pages or walk in to any participating health clinic for further information, Bernama reported. The ministry added that senior citizens without access to MySejahtera may walk into any listed health clinic for registration and vaccination, subject to slot availability. 'This step is crucial in preventing serious complications and reducing hospital admissions due to influenza infections among high-risk groups,' the ministry said. The programme which provides free influenza vaccines to senior citizens with one or more chronic illnesses, began on Feb 18.
Daily Express
25-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Health Ministry offers 57,000 free influenza vaccine shots for high-risk senior citizens nationwide
Published on: Friday, April 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: The Health Ministry is offering over 57,000 free influenza vaccination slots for high-risk senior citizens at 649 clinics nationwide under a programme running until August. ― AFP file pic Kuala Lumpur: The Health Ministry (MoH) is offering 57,093 appointment slots for senior citizens with comorbidities to receive free influenza vaccinations. The initiative, under the Influenza Immunisation Programme for Senior Citizens, is being implemented at 649 selected health clinics nationwide until the end of August. In a statement yesterday, the MoH said that as of April 20, 59.47 per cent of high-risk senior citizens had received influenza shots, based on the number of vaccine doses supplied to government healthcare facilities nationwide. 'Eligible senior citizens are advised to book their appointments promptly before all slots are filled. The vaccine is provided free of charge, covering the cost of the vaccine, equipment, and related healthcare services. 'Appointments can be made via the MySejahtera app. The public may also contact their nearest District Health Office, visit the official MoH website or social media pages, or walk in to any participating health clinic for further information,' the statement said. The MoH added that senior citizens without access to MySejahtera may walk into any listed health clinic for registration and vaccination, subject to slot availability. The ministry also encouraged elderly patients attending follow-up appointments for chronic diseases to take the initiative to ask about their eligibility for the free influenza vaccine, should they not have been offered it. 'The MoH urges all senior citizens with at least one comorbidity or chronic illness, such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, or hypertension, to take advantage of this opportunity to receive proper protection ahead of the infection season. 'This step is crucial in preventing serious complications and reducing hospital admissions due to influenza infections among high-risk groups,' the ministry said. The Influenza Immunisation Programme for Senior Citizens, which provides free influenza vaccines to senior citizens with at least one comorbid or chronic illness, began on Feb 18. The public can visit the official MoH website or participating health clinics for more information.
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Health Ministry offers 57,000 free influenza vaccine shots for high-risk senior citizens nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The Health Ministry (MoH) is offering 57,093 appointment slots for senior citizens with comorbidities to receive free influenza vaccinations. The initiative, under the Influenza Immunisation Programme for Senior Citizens, is being implemented at 649 selected health clinics nationwide until the end of August. In a statement yesterday, the MoH said that as of April 20, 59.47 per cent of high-risk senior citizens had received influenza shots, based on the number of vaccine doses supplied to government healthcare facilities nationwide. 'Eligible senior citizens are advised to book their appointments promptly before all slots are filled. The vaccine is provided free of charge, covering the cost of the vaccine, equipment, and related healthcare services. 'Appointments can be made via the MySejahtera app. The public may also contact their nearest District Health Office, visit the official MoH website or social media pages, or walk in to any participating health clinic for further information,' the statement said. The MoH added that senior citizens without access to MySejahtera may walk into any listed health clinic for registration and vaccination, subject to slot availability. The ministry also encouraged elderly patients attending follow-up appointments for chronic diseases to take the initiative to ask about their eligibility for the free influenza vaccine, should they not have been offered it. 'The MoH urges all senior citizens with at least one comorbidity or chronic illness, such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, or hypertension, to take advantage of this opportunity to receive proper protection ahead of the infection season. 'This step is crucial in preventing serious complications and reducing hospital admissions due to influenza infections among high-risk groups,' the ministry said. The Influenza Immunisation Programme for Senior Citizens, which provides free influenza vaccines to senior citizens with at least one comorbid or chronic illness, began on Feb 18. The public can visit the official MoH website or participating health clinics for more information. — Bernama
Borneo Post
25-04-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Free flu vaccines for senior citizens with comorbidities until end of Aug
The programme is being implemented at 649 selected health clinics nationwide. — Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): The Health Ministry (MoH) is offering 57,093 appointment slots for senior citizens with comorbidities to receive free influenza vaccinations. The initiative, under the Influenza Immunisation Programme for Senior Citizens, is being implemented at 649 selected health clinics nationwide until the end of August. In a statement yesterday, the MoH said that as of April 20, 2025, 59.47 per cent of high-risk senior citizens had received influenza shots, based on the number of vaccine doses supplied to government healthcare facilities nationwide. 'Eligible senior citizens are advised to book their appointments promptly before all slots are filled. The vaccine is provided free of charge, covering the cost of the vaccine, equipment, and related healthcare services. 'Appointments can be made via the MySejahtera app. The public may also contact their nearest District Health Office, visit the official MoH website or social media pages, or walk in to any participating health clinic for further information,' the statement said. The MoH added that senior citizens without access to MySejahtera may walk into any listed health clinic for registration and vaccination, subject to slot availability. The ministry also encouraged elderly patients attending follow-up appointments for chronic diseases to take the initiative to ask about their eligibility for the free influenza vaccine, should they not have been offered it. 'The MoH urges all senior citizens with at least one comorbidity or chronic illness, such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, or hypertension, to take advantage of this opportunity to receive proper protection ahead of the infection season. 'This step is crucial in preventing serious complications and reducing hospital admissions due to influenza infections among high-risk groups,' the ministry said. The Influenza Immunisation Programme for Senior Citizens, which provides free influenza vaccines to senior citizens with at least one comorbid or chronic illness, began on Feb 18. The public can visit the official MoH website or participating health clinics for more information. — Bernama Influenza Immunisation Programme lead senior citizens
Barnama
24-04-2025
- Health
- Barnama
Free Influenza Vaccines For Senior Citizens With Comorbidities
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (MOH) is offering 57,093 appointment slots for senior citizens with comorbidities to receive free influenza vaccinations. The initiative, under the Influenza Immunisation Programme for Senior Citizens, is being implemented at 649 selected health clinics nationwide until the end of August. In a statement today, the MOH said that as of April 20, 2025, 59.47 per cent of high-risk senior citizens had received influenza shots, based on the number of vaccine doses supplied to government healthcare facilities nationwide. 'Eligible senior citizens are advised to book their appointments promptly before all slots are filled. The vaccine is provided free of charge, covering the cost of the vaccine, equipment, and related healthcare services. 'Appointments can be made via the MySejahtera app. The public may also contact their nearest District Health Office, visit the official MOH website or social media pages, or walk in to any participating health clinic for further information,' the statement said. The MOH added that senior citizens without access to MySejahtera may walk into any listed health clinic for registration and vaccination, subject to slot availability. The ministry also encouraged elderly patients attending follow-up appointments for chronic diseases to take the initiative to ask about their eligibility for the free influenza vaccine, should they not have been offered it. 'The MOH urges all senior citizens with at least one comorbidity or chronic illness, such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, or hypertension, to take advantage of this opportunity to receive proper protection ahead of the infection season. 'This step is crucial in preventing serious complications and reducing hospital admissions due to influenza infections among high-risk groups,' the ministry said.
