![Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714689492_DzulkeflyAhmadMente.jpg)
Malaysia to seek AstraZeneca explanation about COVID-19 vaccine side effect - MOH
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the pharmaceutical company should be responsible by submitting a thorough and transparent explanation.
Fri May 03 2024
![MoH revokes notification of six cosmetic products found to contain poison MoH revokes notification of six cosmetic products found to contain poison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673360778_KementerianKesihataN.jpg)
MoH revokes notification of six cosmetic products found to contain poison
The use of products containing these ingredients without the supervision of health professionals can cause unwanted side effects.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![PICKids slow as parents wait and see on side effects PICKids slow as parents wait and see on side effects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645706599_NoorAzmiGhazali.jpg)
PICKids slow as parents wait and see on side effects
Dr Noor Azmi said usually children only experience mild side effects while vaccination can protect them from severe COVID-19 infection.
Fri Feb 25 2022
![PICKids: Eight AEFI reports of mild symptoms received so far - MOH PICKids: Eight AEFI reports of mild symptoms received so far - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645015153_TBPICKIDS.jpg)
PICKids: Eight AEFI reports of mild symptoms received so far - MOH
Only eight AEFI reports have been received since the PICKids began on Feb 3, with all cases experiencing mild side effects including swelling at the injection site after receiving the vaccine.
Wed Feb 16 2022
![Eight requests approved for special assistance due to adverse side-effects of COVID vaccines - MOH Eight requests approved for special assistance due to adverse side-effects of COVID vaccines - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636642824_vaksin.jpg)
Eight requests approved for special assistance due to adverse side-effects of COVID vaccines - MOH
Eight applications for special financial assistance due to adverse side effects from COVID-19 vaccines involving RM132,500 have been approved, and are being processed.
Thu Nov 11 2021
![Linda Evangelista files $50 million lawsuit over disfiguring cosmetic treatment Linda Evangelista files $50 million lawsuit over disfiguring cosmetic treatment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632452975_EVANGELISTA.jpg)
Linda Evangelista files $50 million lawsuit over disfiguring cosmetic treatment
Evangelista has filed a lawsuit over cosmetic procedures that she says left her "brutally disfigured" and turned her into a recluse.
Fri Sep 24 2021
![Avoid donating blood within seven days of COVID-19 vaccination Avoid donating blood within seven days of COVID-19 vaccination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61602985181_TBDermaDarah.jpg)
Avoid donating blood within seven days of COVID-19 vaccination
PDN said if a vaccine recipient had any minor side effects, they could donate blood seven days after fully recovering from the side effects.
Mon Sep 13 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
![Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628317942_VACCINE.jpg)
Vaccines: Two centuries of scepticism
From real fears sparked by side-effects, to fake studies and conspiracy theories, we take a look at anti-vax sentiment over the ages.
Sat Aug 07 2021
![South Korea to compensate nurse paralysed after COVID-19 shot South Korea to compensate nurse paralysed after COVID-19 shot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61627782322_TBVaccineBooster.jpg)
South Korea to compensate nurse paralysed after COVID-19 shot
The nurse received AstraZeneca's shot on March 12 and later suffered from double vision and paralysis and was diagnosed with acute encephalomyelitis.
Fri Aug 06 2021
![AstraZeneca second dose doesn't raise risk of rare blood clots - Study AstraZeneca second dose doesn't raise risk of rare blood clots - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627456425_astrazeneca.jpg)
AstraZeneca second dose doesn't raise risk of rare blood clots - Study
This potentially eases some worries over the vaccine's side effects.
Wed Jul 28 2021
![FDA asks Pfizer and Moderna to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric studies - NYT FDA asks Pfizer and Moderna to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric studies - NYT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627320641_pfizer.jpg)
FDA asks Pfizer and Moderna to expand COVID-19 vaccine pediatric studies - NYT
FDA has indicated that the current strength of the studies was inadequate to detect the rare side effects, including myocarditis.
Mon Jul 26 2021
![US health official says COVID-19 boosters could risk more serious side effects US health official says COVID-19 boosters could risk more serious side effects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625566417_TBVaccineBooster.jpg)
US health official says COVID-19 boosters could risk more serious side effects
Butler said he has not seen any evidence of waning immunity to COVID-19 among US residents who received shots in December or January.
Wed Jul 14 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
![Denmark, Norway study finds slightly raised blood clot rates after Astra COVID shot Denmark, Norway study finds slightly raised blood clot rates after Astra COVID shot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620108993_AstraZeneca.jpg)
Denmark, Norway study finds slightly raised blood clot rates after Astra COVID shot
Researchers stress that such side effects are extremely rare, and the benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the risks in most situations.
Thu May 06 2021