How many Malaysian children aged five to 11 have received their first vaccine dose?

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Nearly 98,000 Malaysian Children Aged Five to 11 Have Received Their First Covid-19 Vaccine Dose

As of yesterday, a total of 97,975 children in Malaysia, aged between five and 11 years, have received their initial dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. This figure represents 2.7 per cent of the eligible child population within this age bracket in the country.
National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids)

These vaccinations are being administered under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children, known as PICKids. The initiative commenced on February 3, aiming to provide protection against the virus for the youngest demographic.
Vaccination Schedule for Children

Following their first dose, these children are scheduled to receive their second dose of the vaccine. The recommended interval between the two doses is within an eight-week period to ensure optimal immunity.
Overall Vaccination Progress

Beyond the five to 11 age group, the broader vaccination effort continues. As of yesterday, 55.8 per cent of Malaysia's adult population had received their booster dose, with 98 per cent of adults fully vaccinated and 99.2 per cent having received at least one dose. For adolescents aged 12 to 17, vaccination completion rates stand at 88.8 per cent, with 91.3 per cent having received at least one dose. A total of 160,193 vaccine doses were administered yesterday, contributing to the cumulative total of 64,776,270 doses under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.

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