They say vaccine rejection by anti-vaccine groups is based on unfounded allegations. vaccine
KUALA LUMPUR:The Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia and Federation of Islamic Medical Associations fully support compulsory vaccination for babies and children to ensure there are no defects and deaths among them.
“Polio will also be eliminated soon. Religious authorities have also maintained that vaccines in Malaysia are halal,” said the statement. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the proposal requiring vaccination for the MMR vaccine, meant to prevent measles, mumps and rubella, as well as the diphtheria vaccine will be finalised soon.
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