The Health Ministry is spending RM14mil to purchase 400,000 doses of influenza A(H1N1) vaccine.
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Haj pilgrims given free immunisation against A(H1N1)
All Malaysian pilgrims have been given free immunisation against Influenza A(H1N1) at government hospitals to protect them from infection while performing the haj.
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- Influenza A (H1N1) FAQ
- Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC)
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Health Ministry Website
- Health Ministry's hotline:
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(03) 8881-0200/300
- Places for Antiviral Treatment
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- All government hospitals & clinics
- Influenza A(H1N1) Care Clinics
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Know the difference!
Make an informed decision and take the right action! |
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Understand the difference between Cold & Influenza A (H1N1): |
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Symptoms |
Common Cold |
Influenza A (H1N1) |
Fever |
Rare |
Characteristic, high (38° C) lasts 3-4 days |
Headache |
Rare |
Prominent |
General Ache |
Pains Usually Slight |
Often Severe |
Fatigue |
Very Mild |
Can last up to 2-3 weeks |
Extreme Exhaustion |
Never |
Early and Prominent |
Running/Stuffy Nose |
Common |
Sometimes |
Sneezing |
Usual |
Sometimes |
Cough |
None/Mild |
Severe, without phlegm in the beginning |
Sore Throat |
Common |
Sometimes |
Chest Discomfort |
Mild to moderate hacking cough |
Common: Can become severe |
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