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THE HEALTH | SEPTEMBER , 2021

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CONTENTS

p04-06 Local News
• DKSH to distribute CanSino vaccine
• IJN performs innovative heart valve treatment
• Dr Asmayani appointed Health Deputy DG ( Medical )
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Vaccination programme on track Malaysia set to vaccinate all children aged between 12 and 17 from Sept 15
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Maez Kong Mei Sim
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Halal status of Covid-19 vaccines In Malaysia , the vaccine has been concluded as harus ( permissible ) and wajib ( mandatory )
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Cheer for the poor ProtectHealth ’ s efforts have helped the lower-income group obtain quality healthcare
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p08-10 Cover Story Poised for comeback ? Rubber glove prices may rise again with the new Covid-19 variants spreading rapidly
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Vaccinating the undocumented and refugees Despite the language barrier and incomplete documents , Medilink has overcome the challenges p14-15
Contact lens guide for new wearers There are many factors to consider before wearing contact lenses , such as a person ’ s lifestyle , working environment and eye condition
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At what age can my child start wearing contact lenses ? It is important that parents and children get proper guidelines from their optometrists before deciding