Calling all Malaysian seniors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and concerned citizens! Please join us in asking the government to provide free annual influenza vaccination for older persons.

These individuals, especially those with pre-existing health conditions, are at high risk of potentially fatal complications, such as pneumonia, heart attack and stroke. This explains why up to 70% of flu-related hospitalisations and 85% of flu-related deaths occur among those 65 years and above.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends annual flu vaccination to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation, and death. In response, 40 countries (including Thailand, Laos, Philippines, and Singapore) have begun offering free flu vaccines to older persons. 

We believe Malaysia should follow suit as all our senior citizens deserve to be protected, including those who are unable to afford flu vaccination. 

By signing this petition, you can make a meaningful difference in supporting the well-being of older persons in Malaysia. Please sign and help spread the word!

This petition is initiated by the Malaysian Influenza Working Group (under the Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases & Chemotherapy) in collaboration with the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine. This initiative is supported by the Malaysian Alliance for the Prevention of Influenza (MyAPI) comprising of:

Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM)
Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM)
Association for Residential Aged Care Operators of Malaysia (AGECOPE)
Asthma Malaysia
Goldenage Welfare Association Malaysia (Usiamas)
Immunise4Life (IFL)
Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMAM)
Lung Foundation of Malaysia (LFM)
Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MACB)
Malaysian Coalition on Ageing (MCOA)
Malaysian Diabetes Educators’ Society (MDES)
Malaysian Dietitians' Association (MDA)
Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists' Association (FMSA)
Malaysian Government Pensioners' Association (PPKM)
Malaysian Health Coalition (MHC)
Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS) 
Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA)
Malaysian Oncological Society (MOS)
Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA)
Malaysian Public Health Physicians' Association (MPHPA)
Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing)
Malaysian Society of Infection Control and Infectious Diseases (MyICID)
Malaysian Society of Nephrology (MSN)
Malaysian Society of Occupational Health Doctors (MSOHD)
Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO)
Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM)
Malaysian Thoracic Society (MTS)
Malaysian Urological Association (MUA)
Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia (MPCAM)
National Council of Senior Citizens Organisations Malaysia (NACSCOM)
National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM)
National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
Persatuan Agensi Pelancongan Umrah dan Haji Malaysia (PAPUH)
Persatuan Penyayang Warga Emas Malaysia (PENYAYANG)
Third Age Media Association (TAMA)
University of the Third Age Kuala Lumpur & Selangor, Malaysia (U3A)
Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces (PVATM)