Flu vaccination
It’s not just about avoiding the flu. It is about keeping your life running and protecting the people around you.
| Reason | Why It Matters |
|---|
| Protect Your Productivity | Reduce the chance of flu disrupting your work, meetings, deadlines, travel, or family plans. |
| Protect Your Household | Lower the chance of bringing flu home to elderly parents, young children, pregnant women, or family members with chronic conditions. |
| Reduce Severe Outcomes | Flu vaccination may reduce the risk of serious flu-related outcomes, including medical visits and hospitalisation. |
Why it matters
Flu is common. Flu spreads. Flu can disrupt life.
In tropical and subtropical regions, influenza can occur year-round. Malaysia’s influenza activity is also described as year-round, so flu vaccination should not be seen only as a “winter travel vaccine.” (Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia)
Flu protection is relevant in Malaysia.
Year-round activity means prevention should not only be considered before winter travel. It is also relevant for work, family, community exposure, and vulnerable loved ones.
The real-life flu chain
You may recover. Someone else may not.
Flu protection is not just an individual decision. It is also a household, workplace, and community decision.
1. You are exposed
Meetings, schools, clinics, travel, public transport, malls, and crowded places increase contact with others.
2. You may fall sick
Flu can cause fever, body aches, tiredness, cough, and several days of disruption.
3. You may spread it
Flu can spread to people at home, at work, or in the community.
4. Someone vulnerable may suffer more
Older adults, pregnant women, young children, and people with chronic conditions may face higher risk.
Protect others
A Flu Shot Is an Act of Consideration
When you reduce your risk of flu, you also reduce the chance of bringing flu into your home, workplace, or community.
Elderly Parents
Older adults are more likely to develop complications from the flu.
Young Children
Children can catch and spread flu easily, especially in schools and childcare settings.
Pregnant Women
Pregnancy can increase the risk of a more serious flu illness.
Chronic Disease Patients
Diabetes, asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, or low immunity may increase the risk of flu-related complications.
Who Should Consider Flu Vaccination?
This is especially relevant if you:
- Cannot afford to fall sick during work, travel, exams, events, or family commitments
- Live with or frequently visit elderly parents, young children, pregnant women, or people with chronic conditions
- Work in a public-facing, healthcare, education, retail, service, or office environment
- Have diabetes, asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, low immunity, or other chronic conditions
- Are above 60 years old or care for someone who is above 60 years old
- Have not received your flu vaccination in the past 12 months
Your Flu Protection Journey With CarePass
A simple preventive step, made easier through CarePass.
- BookChoose your preferred vaccination session.
- VaccinateReceive your flu vaccination.
- ProtectSupport your own protection against seasonal flu.
- Reduce SpreadHelp reduce the chance of spreading flu to people around you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is flu vaccination included in CarePass?
Yes. CarePass includes one flu vaccination redemption worth RM85.
Why should I get flu vaccination in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, influenza can occur all year round. Vaccination is a practical yearly prevention step, especially for people who work, travel, care for family members, or live with vulnerable individuals. (MSIDC)
How often should I get flu vaccination?
Flu vaccination is generally recommended once every year because flu viruses change and protection can reduce over time. WHO notes that annual influenza vaccination is recommended, especially for people at higher risk of serious flu complications and healthcare workers. (World Health Organization)
Can flu vaccination guarantee I won't get flu?
No vaccine can guarantee 100% protection. However, flu vaccination helps reduce the risk of flu illness and may reduce the severity if infection still occurs.
Do I need to book an appointment?
Yes. Vaccination redemption is arranged through scheduled sessions to ensure smoother service delivery.
Can I walk in?
Scheduled sessions are preferred. Walk-in or special arrangements may be subject to a RM5 programme handling fee.
