![India develops its first cervical cancer vaccine India develops its first cervical cancer vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662088151_AdarPoonawalla.jpg)
India develops its first cervical cancer vaccine
The vaccine will be administered via injection in two doses among 9-14 year olds and in three doses for those between 15 and 26.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![US COVID vaccines start to roll out for young children US COVID vaccines start to roll out for young children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655881049_CALIFORNIA.jpg)
US COVID vaccines start to roll out for young children
US regulators authorised Moderna Inc's two-dose vaccine for children aged six months to five years.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![COVID-19: Almost 1.3 million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated COVID-19: Almost 1.3 million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613889480_VAKSIN.jpg)
COVID-19: Almost 1.3 million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
For adolescents aged 12 to 17, a total of 2,911,081 individuals, or 93.6 per cent of the group received two doses of vaccine.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![COVID: 30.6 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated COVID: 30.6 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645340494_vaksin.jpg)
COVID: 30.6 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
As for the adult population, a total of 22,972,212 or 97.6 per cent have completed two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fri May 20 2022
![Over 960,000 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19 Over 960,000 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613889480_VAKSIN.jpg)
Over 960,000 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19
As for the adult population, a total of 22,969,639 or 97.6 pct have completed two doses of the vaccine.
Wed May 11 2022
![PicKIDS: Over 400,000 children given first dose PicKIDS: Over 400,000 children given first dose](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645051624_vaksinCOVIDkan.jpg)
PicKIDS: Over 400,000 children given first dose
Based on data from the website COVIDNOW, a total 22,943,785 or 97.5 per cent of the adult population have received two doses of the vaccine.
Sun Feb 20 2022
![Government to refine SOPs for umrah travel - Ahmad Marzuk Government to refine SOPs for umrah travel - Ahmad Marzuk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643469697_AhmadMarzukShaary.jpg)
Government to refine SOPs for umrah travel - Ahmad Marzuk
The government will refine SOPs to ensure Muslims going for their Umrah pilgrimage have completed their two doses of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Sat Jan 29 2022
![AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron - Oxford lab study AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron - Oxford lab study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624898589_AstraZenecaCOVID.jpg)
AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron - Oxford lab study
After a three-dose course of the vaccine, neutralising levels against Omicron were similar to those against the virus's Delta variant after two doses.
Thu Dec 23 2021
![UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639365863_ambulance.jpg)
UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough
Data released on Friday showed that vaccine efficacy against symptomatic infection was substantially reduced.
Mon Dec 13 2021
![JKJAV: 76.2 pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated as at Sept 15 JKJAV: 76.2 pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated as at Sept 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631234846_VAKSINCANSINOkela.jpg)
JKJAV: 76.2 pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated as at Sept 15
A total of 39,234,306 vaccine doses have been dispensed as of yesterday including the single-dose and two-dose vaccines.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71622647581_vaksinChinaSinov.jpg)
Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant
A recent research on the effectiveness of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine showed that it provided sufficient protection against the spread of the deadly Delta variant worldwide.
Mon Sep 13 2021
![Labuan completes 100 per cent vaccination of adult against COVID-19 Labuan completes 100 per cent vaccination of adult against COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51630592562_swabtest.jpg)
Labuan completes 100 per cent vaccination of adult against COVID-19
Rithuan said the island's adult population has completed taking the two doses of the vaccine against the coronavirus.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![Individuals with COVID-19 vaccination from abroad need to get digital cert Individuals with COVID-19 vaccination from abroad need to get digital cert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71628687604_sijildigitalvaksin.jpg)
Individuals with COVID-19 vaccination from abroad need to get digital cert
Individuals who have completed two doses of COVID-19 vaccine abroad need to go to the nearest district health office for verification.
Sun Sep 05 2021
![Fully vaccinated: Number of passengers now according to vehicle capacity - MKN Fully vaccinated: Number of passengers now according to vehicle capacity - MKN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584523692_MajlisKeselamatanN.jpg)
Fully vaccinated: Number of passengers now according to vehicle capacity - MKN
The total number of passengers in a vehicle for those who have completed two-dose vaccination is now according to the seating capacity of a vehicle in states under Phase One.
Sat Aug 21 2021
![Fully vaccinated individuals must not misuse special privileges - Dr Noor Hisham Fully vaccinated individuals must not misuse special privileges - Dr Noor Hisham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627270520_DGHisham.jpg)
Fully vaccinated individuals must not misuse special privileges - Dr Noor Hisham
Dr Noor Hisham has reminded all those who have completed two doses of their vaccine, not to misuse the special privileges or relaxed restrictions granted by the government.
Sat Aug 21 2021