The Benefits For Teens Outweigh The Minimal Risks

Assistant Professor Dr. Farhan Rusli, Public Health Medicine Specialist & Director, Selangor Task Force (COVID-19) Operation

27-Sep-21 08:30

The Benefits For Teens Outweigh The Minimal Risks

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The vaccination program for teenagers has started in Malaysia but there still remains uncertainty over the roll-out program. Assistant Professor Dr. Farhan Rusli, Public Health Medicine Specialist & Director of the Selangor Task Force (COVID-19) Operation gives us the mechanics of the plan and also the benefits of vaccines for them.

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Produced by: Arleen Webber

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See

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