PETALING JAYA: The benefits of Covid-19 vaccines still outweigh its risks and the rate of severe side effects after vaccination is considered low, according to a Health Ministry study. “Nevertheless, the rate of such AESI after vaccination is rather low,” Dr Noor Hisham said in a statement on his blog on Saturday (Jan 22). “The study has concluded that the benefits of Covid-19 vaccines still surpasses the risks and for now, the SafeCovac team is analysing interim data to be published. He said the ministry would always monitor the safety of all Covid-19 vaccines given conditional approval in Malaysia to ensure the health and safety of the people. Dr Noor Hisham added that there is no increase in AEFI reports involving booster shots compared to the first dose.
