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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
J&J COVID-19 vaccine reviewed for links to additional reports of severe side effects - CDC
The FDA is monitoring the U.S. government's database for additional reports of side effects.
Mon Apr 19 2021
In world first, Denmark ditches AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot
Brostrom said results of investigations into the AstraZeneca-associated blood clots "showed real and serious side-effects."
Thu Apr 15 2021
After weighing guidance, Costa Rica to use AstraZeneca vaccine
Costa Rica will use AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after assessing guidance from the EMA on the risks of possible side-effects.
Fri Apr 09 2021