Immunisation for year one pupils available at govt health facilities
Parents and guardians of Year One pupils are urged to get the scheduled immunisation for their children from the nearest health facilities.
Fri May 15 2020
Boy who died from diphtheria in Sandakan not Malaysian
She said the nine-year-old boy, who was down with fever, coughing, flu and sore throat since July 18, was treated at the Duchess of Kent Hospital here on July 21.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Four-year old girl first case of diphtheria in Perak
The Health Ministry has confirmed the first case of diphtheria in Perak, detected on August 17.
Sat Aug 27 2016
Three-year-old from Selangor down with diphtheria - Health DG
It is learned the child had not been immunised against diphtheria as the family practiced homeopathy treatment.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Be ware of too much unverified info on dangers of vaccines - Kedah exco
Kedah Health Committee chairman Datuk Dr Leong Yong Kong said some of the articles on the subject that were posted on the social websites were by medical doctors themselves.
Wed Aug 17 2016
No diphtheria in Putrajaya, says Health DG
Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said no cases of diphtheria had been reported in Putrajaya so far despite the current outbreak of the disease in some states.
Thu Jul 28 2016
IMR to study bacteria from diphtheria patients
He said as of Friday, there were 26 diphtheria cases with the latest, two of the Health Ministry staff found positive in Negeri Sembilan.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Nine new diphtheria cases reported in three states - Health DG
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said six cases were in Negeri Sembilan, two were in Penang and one in Kedah, whereby six had had diphtheria immunisation.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Six more confirmed diphtheria cases in Negeri Sembilan
State Health director Dr Abdul Rahim Abdullah said four of the patients were children of the first diphtheria case, a 41-year-old housewife from Kg Durian Daun, Rembau.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Peningkatan mendadak pengambilan vaksin susulan difteria - KP Kesihatan
Peningkatan mendadak itu dikesan berikutan penularan virus difteria dalam kalangan kanak-kanak dan dewasa dengan kes terbaharu membabitkan seorang suri rumah berusia 41 tahun.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Difteria: Golongan dewasa digalakkan ambil semula suntikan vaksin
Khususnya bagi mereka yang mempunyai masalah kesihatan seperti diabetes, kanser dan Hepatitis B.
Mon Jul 18 2016
Get vaccinated again, Dr Hilmi tells adults with diabetes, cancer
Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya has urged Malaysian adults with health conditions like diabetes, cancer and Hepatitis B to get vaccinated again in view of the recent diphtheria cases.
Mon Jul 18 2016
Housewife positive for diphtheria, first case among adults this year - Health DG
The victim began receiving treatment at the Rembau Health Clinic last Wednesday after she had a fever and complained of swollen tonsils.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Kedah records another diphtheria case
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the latest case involved a six-year-old boy who was down with fever since last June 26.
Mon Jul 04 2016
Vaccination not mandatory, but...
If not all matters can be enforced by law, then efforts to create awareness should be stepped up on the importance of vaccination.
Sun Jul 03 2016