Recently, the government announced that children/adolescents aged 12-17 can be vaccinated with Pfizer, and this program will be launched in various states.
The Ministry of Health of Malaysia published in Telegram the matters needing attention when children/adolescents aged 12 to 17 are vaccinated with Pfizer. The Ministry of Health has also listed three categories of children/teenagers who are not suitable for Pfizer vaccination!
Children/adolescents who are unsuitable for Pfizer vaccination.
- Severe allergy occurred after the first injection, which led to the need for hospital treatment.
- Severe allergic reactions occurred after the first injection, so the second injection will not be given.
- Those who have severe allergic reactions to drugs, food and other articles (for example, unknown allergic reactions).
In addition, the following three types of children must be evaluated by doctors before deciding whether to vaccinate.