Immunization Table
Immunization; what, when and why
Prevention of a disease through vaccination is much better than trying to cure a disease when it has occured. Information on vaccinations is provided by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) recommends following vaccinations:
There are no immunizations your child needs this month
All vaccines used are safe and effective and in accordance with the WHO (World Health Organization) recommendations. The side-effects are mild and self-limiting. These include fever, local swelling and pain at the injection sites which will respond to oral medication (paracetamol).
Serious side-effects are rare and your doctor should be consulted immediately. This includes:
- Excessive crying, drowsy, pale colour, poor muscle tone occurring within 48 hours after vaccination
- Sudden onset of skin rashes, breathlessness and drowsiness
Optional vaccines
There are no immunizations your child needs this month
All vaccines used are safe and effective and in accordance with the WHO (World Health Organization) recommendations. The side-effects are mild and self-limiting. These include fever, local swelling and pain at the injection sites which will respond to oral medication (paracetamol).
Serious side-effects are rare and your doctor should be consulted immediately. This includes:
- Excessive crying, drowsy, pale colour, poor muscle tone occurring within 48 hours after vaccination
- Sudden onset of skin rashes, breathlessness and drowsiness
