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Dengue surge in Malaysia claims dozens of lives amid high vaccine costs

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Malaysia is experiencing a significant surge in dengue cases, resulting in dozens of deaths. Medical experts attribute the low uptake of available vaccines not to hesitancy, but to the high cost of the two-dose regimen, which can range from $104 to $124 USD. This expense makes the dengue vaccine less appealing compared to more affordable alternatives like the flu vaccine, especially for travelers. Furthermore, the vaccine is not suitable for certain groups, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and immunocompromised individuals, and is recommended only for those aged four to 60. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Star ·

    Dozens die as dengue surges in Malaysia while vaccine uptake stalls

    Dengue infections in Malaysia have surged 56.2 per cent this year, with 58,079 cases and 55 deaths recorded so far, even as take-up of the dengue vaccine remains low. Dr Shanmuganathan TV Ganeson, president of the Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations, Malaysi…

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