No immediate plan for Mpox vaccination, says Lukanisma

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No immediate plan for Mpox vaccination, says Lukanisma
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has issued a reminder against flying drones without prior approval during National Day celebrations and parades between Aug 26 and Aug 31.

GEORGE TOWN: The government has no plans to implement a vaccination programme for Mpox for the people of this country, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni .

"We have not discussed this vaccine yet, but if there is a need, we will fully study the requirements regarding Mpox. If we look at the guidelines and the way of infection, it can be avoided by practising personal hygiene and other precautions. Commenting further, Lukanisman said that so far no new cases of infection have been recorded in the country, but the ministry is closely monitoring the development of the case and will issue official statements from time to time.

According to him, the government is also implementing strict controls at the country's entry points and border checkpoints as a precautionary measure against the entry of travellers from outside.

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