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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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