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PETALING JAYA: People must continue following standard operating procedures such as masking up and physical distancing – even after being vaccinated – until more data is available on how effective the Covid-19 vaccines are, say experts.
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysians with allergies must have their medical history assessed by their doctors before they get their Covid-19 jabs, say the Health Ministry and medical experts.
Experts also said that having allergies does not necessarily mean that an individual should not take the vaccine, especially if the allergic reactions are unrelated to vaccines.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said those who are to be vaccinated will need to disclose their full medical history to their doctors.
“A complete assessment will be done by the doctor on site, ” he said, adding that those who have allergies should first consult with the doctors.