Ministry of Health said all vaccines used are registered by the Drug Control Authority (DCA) and evaluated according to World Health Organisation (WHO) standards.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Islamic Development (Jakim) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) have denied allegations that immunisation vaccines for babies contain “haram” substances and endanger lives.
In a joint statement today, the agencies denied the immunization programme implemented by the government since the 1950s was to weaken the Muslim population.
“Jakim and MOH advice the people not to be believe such news spread by irresponsible parties. If there is doubt, please refer to authorities as such news raised anxiety in society,” it noted.
The statement said all vaccines used are registered by the Drug Control Authority (DCA) and evaluated according to standards set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on quality, safety and efficacy.
“The side effects of immunization are usually mild and harmless compared to the effects of infection with side effects like fever and pain in the areas injected.
“The National Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre always monitors the side effects of immunization in all health facilities.
“No regulatory action was taken against vaccines due to side effects.
“Immunization is a preventive method accepted by Islam and the National Fatwa Council Committee meeting had since 1988 made decisions on immunization which should be used as guide by Muslims,” the statement said.
The statement also said that further information on the use of vaccines from the Islamic law aspect can be found on the e-Fatwa portal at www.e-fatwa.gov.my
-Bernama
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