26-05-2025
Free Tdap Vaccine Now Protects Expectant Mothers
The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has emphasised the importance of lifelong immunisation as part of its National Immunisation Day 2025, while announcing that all Malaysian pregnant women will now receive the Tdap vaccine free of charge.
The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough), expanding previous coverage where only tetanus vaccination was provided. This initiative, effective immediately, is available at all primary health facilities offering maternal and child healthcare services under MOH.
Themed 'Immunisation for All, Let's Make It Happen,' the event aligns with World Immunisation Week and highlights vaccination as a cost-effective and essential health intervention protecting all age groups, from unborn babies to the elderly.
MOH stressed the critical role of a comprehensive immunisation programme in eradicating diseases like smallpox, reducing vaccine-preventable illnesses, and saving thousands of lives annually.
The Ministry also urged parents to ensure their children receive vaccines on schedule and encouraged adults and seniors to stay up to date with immunisations to prevent serious health threats.
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