![517,107 kids have been registered for COVID-19 vaccine - Khairy 517,107 kids have been registered for COVID-19 vaccine - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61643785964_MenteriKesihatan.jpg)
517,107 kids have been registered for COVID-19 vaccine - Khairy
517,107 kids aged five to 11 years have been registered for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by their parents up to yesterday, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Wed Feb 02 2022
![Study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron Study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611702699_TBNURSEHUNGARYVACC.jpg)
Study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron
There was "a very large drop" in neutralization of the Omicron variant relative to an earlier strain of COVID-19, Alex Sigal said.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![Malaysia to buy Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 Malaysia to buy Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61606897364_Pfizer.jpg)
Malaysia to buy Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11
Following a US expert panel's recommendation for the shot to be authorised for those aged 5 to 11.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets conditional approval as booster dose - Health DG Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets conditional approval as booster dose - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632839686_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets conditional approval as booster dose - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said the matter was decided during the 365th Drug Control Authority meeting today.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![U.S. FDA authorizes third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for older Americans U.S. FDA authorizes third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for older Americans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630543232_TBWalkPfizer.jpg)
U.S. FDA authorizes third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for older Americans
The booster dose is to be administered at least six months after completion of the second dose.
Thu Sep 23 2021
![New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41609632538_COVIDvaccine.jpg)
New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The board considered that the woman's death was due to myocarditis, which is known to be a rare side effect of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Mon Aug 30 2021
![No private distributor authorised to distribute PFIZER COVID-19 vaccine - Pfizer Malaysia No private distributor authorised to distribute PFIZER COVID-19 vaccine - Pfizer Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51625043522_Vaccines.jpg)
No private distributor authorised to distribute PFIZER COVID-19 vaccine - Pfizer Malaysia
Neither Pfizer Inc nor any of its affiliates globally, have authorized anyone to import, market or distribute the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu Jul 01 2021
![Govt to reconsider administering Pfizer vaccine to adolescents - Khairy Govt to reconsider administering Pfizer vaccine to adolescents - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623665844_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Govt to reconsider administering Pfizer vaccine to adolescents - Khairy
The government will reconsider its previous decision to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents, following reports of incidents of side effects relating to heart inflammation.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![New Zealand PM Ardern gets 'pain-free' COVID vaccine shot New Zealand PM Ardern gets 'pain-free' COVID vaccine shot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605843468_NewZealandPrimeMi.jpg)
New Zealand PM Ardern gets 'pain-free' COVID vaccine shot
Ardern received her first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine today, as the country steps up efforts to inoculate its population.
Fri Jun 18 2021
![Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be stored in refrigerator for a month, US says Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be stored in refrigerator for a month, US says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41621477145_PFIZER.jpg)
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be stored in refrigerator for a month, US says
Unopened, thawed vials of the vaccine can be stored in a refrigerator at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius for up to a month.
Thu May 20 2021
![Canada allows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15 Canada allows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608545082_pfizer.jpg)
Canada allows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15
Canada is authorizing the use of Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12 to 15.
Wed May 05 2021
![New Zealand to buy enough Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for entire population New Zealand to buy enough Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for entire population](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615173140_Pfizer.jpg)
New Zealand to buy enough Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for entire population
The government's original agreement with Pfizer was for 1.5 million doses, enough to vaccinate 750,000 people.
Mon Mar 08 2021
![Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606892895_TBCOVIDVACCINE.jpg)
Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved
Dr Noor Hisham said the company still needs to submit some important data within the allotted time before it is allowed to be used.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be given within 21 days - Khairy Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be given within 21 days - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610083953_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be given within 21 days - Khairy
The second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine would be given 21 days after the first one, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Fri Jan 08 2021
![South Korea to import J&J, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 16 million people South Korea to import J&J, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 16 million people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608618681_Moscow.jpg)
South Korea to import J&J, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 16 million people
The government has been facing growing public pressure over their COVID-19 vaccine procurement plans as the country struggled to contain a third wave of the pandemic.
Thu Dec 24 2020