KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Medical groups have stepped up their call for the government to provide free annual influenza vaccinations for the older population, marking of...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Medical groups have stepped up their call for the government to provide free annual influenza vaccinations for the older population, marking of International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, and invites all Malaysians to lend their support by signing a petition.
“In a nutshell, it saves on overall healthcare cost for older persons aged 65 and above,” said Dr Nordiana. Patients can also get malaise, feel lethargic and get body aches, which is not just limited to older persons as even healthy young adults can get infected. “Let’s say you sneeze on a table and someone touches the table, that person may get infected from indirect contact. The infection can last four to seven days but the incubation period itself is about four days.
“It’s not just influenza per se because some symptoms are so severe that they can lead to complications beyond the usual respiratory symptoms or respiratory diseases,” she said. The guidelines for the prevention of influenza in older persons in Malaysia launched by MIWG recommend that all persons above 60 who do not have contraindications or side effects should receive the influenza vaccine annually.
Dr Nordiana added that in terms of treatment for older persons who are suspected to have influenza, it’s recommended for them to see a doctor quickly, so that they can get treated with antivirals within the first 48 hours. “So having vaccinations to protect us, to reduce the risk of transmission to others, to reduce the risk of developing complications, is very important because prevention is better than cure.”
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