NStnation: “Those in the risk group should be vaccinated to protect against influenza, but in general, Malaysians are encouraged to get vaccinated.” outbreak vaccination Influenza pneumonia wuhan China WuHanPneumonia
Malaysian Medical Association president Dr N. Ganabaskaran said vaccinations could help prevent one from catching the virus and spreading it to others.Dr Ganabaskaran said children under 2 and adults aged 65 and above were at higher risk of complications from influenza, which included pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma flare-ups, heart problems and ear infections.
He said doctors, particularly those in private practice, should be alert to patients coming to their clinics with complaints of influenza-type symptoms, and that any case of influenza should be reported to the authorities. Dr Ganabaskaran said MMA lauded the Health Ministry’s move to carry out temperature screening of passengers arriving from Wuhan, China, following the outbreak of unexplained pneumonia in the area.
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