Benefits of jabs outweigh the risks, say experts


PETALING JAYA: Parents will need to assess the benefits over the risks when it comes to vaccinating their five- to 12-year-old children under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids).

Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming from Universiti Malaya’s Department of Social and Preventive Medicine said children cannot continue to stay at home, so it was best to make sure they are protected against Covid-19.

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