Measles Rubella Supplementary Immunisation Activity (MR SIA)
In 1998, there were approximately one million deaths from measles, which resulted in the loss of 2,410 children each day and 100 children every hour in nationwide. In response, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has decided to implement the Nationwide Measles Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activity (MR SIA) in 2024 to prevent outbreaks of this disease in Malaysia.
Measles Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activity (MR SIA) is a special vaccination campaign aimed at providing additional protection to children against measles and rubella, both of which can cause serious health problems. Even if your child has already received their routine vaccinations, the MR SIA campaign is a way to ensure that no child is left unprotected
ProtectHealth is committed on supporting the Ministry of Health (MOH) by organizing and implementing the outsourced vaccination program in collaboration with private medical practitioners (PMPs), ensuring comprehensive coverage and effective management of this critical public health initiative.
MR SIA aims to immunize 2.1 million children aged 6 months to 59 months (less than 5 years old) including Malaysian and residence children.
Objective
Interrupt Transmission of Measles and Rubella
Increase Immunization Coverage
Achieve Measles & Rubella Elimination Goals
Strengthen Routine Immunization Systems
Support Surveillance and Monitoring
Services Under MR SIA
i. Services provide to the publics
One Dose Measles-Rubella Vaccination
Supplementary Immunisation in Hard-to-Reach Areas and Communities
Public Awareness Campaign (by KKM and ProtectHealth)
ii. Service for Private Medical Practitioners That Partner with ProtectHealth for this Programme
Training for PMPs involving in the programme including vaccine administration, cold chain management, adverse event monitoring and effective communication with the public
How Measles Rubella Supplementary Immunisation Activity (MR SIA) Works?
- Mass Vaccination Campaign
- The MR SIA campaign runs for a few weeks. During this time, healthcare workers set up vaccination sites in schools, community centers, clinics, and other easily accessible locations.
- The MR SIA campaign runs for a few weeks. During this time, healthcare workers set up vaccination sites in schools, community centers, clinics, and other easily accessible locations.
- Convenient Vaccination Sites
- To make it easy for parents, vaccination sites are set up in places like private health clinics and government Klinik Kesihatan.
- To make it easy for parents, vaccination sites are set up in places like private health clinics and government Klinik Kesihatan.
- Walk in and Prior Appointment are Welcome
- Parents can make an appointment via MySejahtera mobile application, or You can just walk in with your child to the nearest vaccination site.
- Parents can make an appointment via MySejahtera mobile application, or You can just walk in with your child to the nearest vaccination site.
- Safe and Free Vaccination
- The MR vaccine is safe, effective, and free. Side effects are usually mild, such as a small fever or a sore arm, which goes away quickly.
