Ministry advises rural residents not to be choosy about Covid-19 vaccine

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MERSING (Bernama): The Rural Development Ministry has advised rural residents not to be choosy about the type of Covid-19 vaccine that they get as all vaccines are approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA).

Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad said the priority was for them to get vaccinated as soon as possible to help the country achieve herd immunity to fight the pandemic.

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Ministry advises rural residents not to be choosy about Covid-19 vaccine