Govt allows vulnerable groups to get additional Covid-19 shot

The government has announced that individuals above 60 years of age with high-risk comorbidities be given the option of getting a second Covid-19 booster shot four to six months after their first booster dose.

Meanwhile, adolescents aged 12 and above who are moderately or severely immunocompromised will be eligible for their first booster dose. This can be administered after at least 28 days have elapsed since their second dose.

In a broadcast press conference today, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that those over 60 without comorbidities could also opt for the additional dose upon the advice of a medical professional at least 28 days after their second Covid-19 vaccine dose.

"This decision was made after...