100,000 Sabah children to be given polio vaccines
Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye says more than 100,000 children in Sabah will be given the polio vaccine in order to prevent the virus from spreading further. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, January 11, 2020.
MORE than 100,000 children aged five years and below in Sabah will be given polio vaccination to prevent the spread of the virus. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said all the children regardless of their citizenship status will be vaccinated once the vaccine is available. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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