The Ministry of Health (MOH) will study the need to provide influenza vaccination to the public especially for those at risk.
However, she said as the number of influenza cases in the country was currently under control, in the initial stage, the vaccine would only be given to MOH front-line workers.In addition, she said the public health facilities available nationwide should be able to accommodate more patients if there is a surge in the number of cases soon. "Based on MOH data, for the 30th epidemiological week this year, the consultation rate for influenza-like illness at Health Clinics is 6.
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