Explanation on the Covid-19 vaccine should be given on an ongoing basis to adolescents or school students so that they are more aware of disease prevention in curbing the spread of the pandemic among the group.

National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) secretary-general Wang Heng Suan said even though there was no law requiring students to take the vaccine, counsellors at state education departments, district education offices and schools should play their roles in raising awareness on the importance of vaccination to students.

“Vaccination is really important to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection, thus ensuring the education system works well. Administering vaccine to adolescents is the best way...