Elderly individuals need vaccinations because their immune systems weaken with age, making them more vulnerable to severe infections and complications.
Protect them from these common diseases.
Reduces the risk of severe influenza, which can lead to pneumonia & hospitalization in older adults.
Every yearProtects against pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections, which are more dangerous in seniors.
50 years old & abovePrevents shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which is more common and severe in older adults.
50 years old & aboveVaccinations protect against infectious diseases that may be common or epidemic in certain regions.
Transportation and tourist sites increase exposure to flu viruses.
Prevents illness from travel stress, and avoids medical issues abroad.
1-2 weeks before travelEssential for travelers to developing regions with poor sanitation.
Protects against a liver infection caused by contaminated food or water.
1-2 weeks before travelRecommended for travelers to developing regions with poor sanitation.
Protects against typhoid fever, a serious bacterial infection from contaminated food or water.
1-2 weeks before travelBeyond routine childhood vaccinations, these are the extra vaccines that can provide additional protection to your love one.
Which are not covered by the Malaysian National Immunisation Programme (NIP)
Reduces the risk of severe influenza, which can lead to pneumonia & hospitalization.
6 months old & aboveProtects against a liver infection caused by contaminated food or water.
1 year old & aboveProtects against varicella-zoster virus, which causes an itchy rash, fever, and complications like pneumonia.
1 year old & aboveProtects against dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause high fever, severe pain, and complications like dengue hemorrhagic fever.
4 years old & aboveWomen need specific vaccines for protection against infections that affect reproductive health, pregnancy, and general well-being.
Prevents cervical, vaginal, and other HPV-related cancers.
9 - 45 years oldPrevents liver disease and transmission to newborns during pregnancy.
All women, especially before pregnancyProtects against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough.
Helps pass antibodies to the baby for protection in the first few months after birth.
During every pregnancyProtects against seasonal flu viruses, which can cause severe respiratory illness.
Prevents pneumococcal infections, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.
Protects against RSV, a virus that causes severe lung infections, especially in infants and older adults.
Protects against hepatitis A, a liver infection spread through contaminated food and water.
Protects against hepatitis B, a virus that affects the liver and can lead to chronic disease or liver cancer.
Prevents chickenpox, a highly contagious disease that causes itchy rashes and fever.
Prevents shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
Prevents HPV-related cancers, including cervical, throat, and anal cancers.
Protects against dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease causing high fever, severe pain, and potential complications.
Protects against typhoid fever, a serious bacterial infection from contaminated food or water.
Protects against tetanus, a serious infection caused by bacteria that enter wounds.