Experts back not jabbing kids under 12


KUALA LUMPUR: Experts have thrown their support behind the government’s move to wait for the results of studies and obtain adequate data on the effectiveness and safety of the Covid-19 vaccine for children under 12 before deciding to inoculate the group.

Malaysian Doctors Club founder Dr Muhammad Hakim Nordin said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin’s move not to make a hasty decision on the matter was also practical.

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