19-07-2021, 11:31 AM
The Malaysian government’s temporary suspension of Sinovac use has nothing to do with vaccine efficacy but is a matter of logistics.
After ordering and receiving 32 million doses of Sinovac, almost 16 million doses have been given, meaning that the remaining 16 million doses have to be reserved as the second dose for those who have already received their first Sinovac injection.
Meanwhile Pfizer stocks have not been used up so quickly, and it is only natural and logical to use up the Pfizer vaccine for those who are coming in for the first vaccination dose. This point has been clarified by both Minister Khiary and Pharmaniaga.
This point is important to rally the public to maintain SOPs even after vaccination. Those vaccinated can still catch mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 and transmit the disease to others, so social distancing and SOP must be continued to combat Covid-19 spread.
Dr Ong is a Consultant Cardiologist based in Penang, Malaysia.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/07...infection/
After ordering and receiving 32 million doses of Sinovac, almost 16 million doses have been given, meaning that the remaining 16 million doses have to be reserved as the second dose for those who have already received their first Sinovac injection.
Meanwhile Pfizer stocks have not been used up so quickly, and it is only natural and logical to use up the Pfizer vaccine for those who are coming in for the first vaccination dose. This point has been clarified by both Minister Khiary and Pharmaniaga.
This point is important to rally the public to maintain SOPs even after vaccination. Those vaccinated can still catch mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 and transmit the disease to others, so social distancing and SOP must be continued to combat Covid-19 spread.
Dr Ong is a Consultant Cardiologist based in Penang, Malaysia.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/07...infection/