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Senior doctor recommends one mRNA vaccine jab for youths to reduce myocarditis risk

13 Sept 13:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's senior virologist, Dr. Yong Poovorawan, recommends a single mRNA vaccine dose for youths aged 12-17 to significantly reduce the risk of heart muscle inflammation (myocarditis).
This advice is based on the finding that youngsters, especially males, are more vulnerable to vaccine-induced myocarditis than severe COVID-19, a view supported by health officials in the UK, Sweden, and Hong Kong.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.