KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Senior citizens aged 60 and above will be eligible for free influenza vaccination starting February 18, 2025 under an expanded government immunisation programme.
In a statement, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said appointments can be made via the MySejahtera app starting February 14, although availability will depend on phased nationwide distribution.
"This voluntary vaccination programme is a progressive step expected to benefit over 170,000 high-risk senior citizens," the ministry said.
The initiative extends the existing Influenza Immunisation Programme, which has been in place since 2006 and was initially limited to frontline healthcare workers under the ministry.
The programme aims to reduce serious complicat...