Boosters not reaching seniors seniors’ booster shots, say caretakers


PETALING JAYA: While senior citizens at some old folks’ homes are looking forward to receiving their Covid-19 booster shots, the lack of resources at certain district health offices may result in them being sidelined in the inoculation process, caretakers said.

One of the reasons for the low booster take-up rate among senior citizens at care homes is due to the inability of district health offices to come to the centres to administer the doses, said the Association for Residential Aged Care Operators (AgeCope) president Delren Terrence Douglas.

Start your ads-free experience now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Singaporeans' VEP status from Oct 1
Teamwork will propel Malaysia to top of TIP ranking
The unseen threat of rat infestation
WCEC forum eyes success
Pakatan, Perikatan transform quiet town into ‘battle ground’
UMS working with villagers to protect mangrove forests
Joining hands to help others
Beware of water activities as deadly disease lurks
Don’t feed the rat infestation
S’wak aims to provide world-class education

Others Also Read