The Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine is the first Covid-19 vaccine given conditional registration approval by the Drug Control Authority (DCA) and the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) after going through the proper evaluation process and its use will be closely monitored.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Dr Noor Hisham himself will be among the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday, when the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme is rolled out on Wednesday, ahead of schedule. 

The first batch of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines has just arrived in Malaysia, while many are still skeptical about the vaccine, we're here to help you bust some myths! We have also been taking vaccines since we were young for diseases such as Hepatitis B, Mumps, Measles and Rubella.

1. I will test positive for COVID after I take the vaccine.
No, you will not. 

2. Will taking the vaccine make me sick with COVID?
No, the vaccines does not contain the live virus. 

3. I don't need to get vaccinated if I caught COVID before.
You should still get vaccinated to avoid the risk of a second infection.

4. Will he vaccine protect me from COVID?
Yes, vaccines help teach your immune system to fight the virus. 

5. Can the vaccine protect towards mutations or variants of COVID?
Early research suggests that the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine can provide protection against variants of the virus. 

6. I will no longer need to comply to SOP's after I get the vaccine.  
As the vaccine will take time to work, you should still follow the regulated SOPs.

7. I need to pay for the vaccine.
No, individuals above the age of 18 will be receiving the vaccines for free by KKM. 

8. Can I get the vaccine if I have an underlying medical condition?
Yes you can, as long as you haven't had an allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or any of its ingredients. 

Most people are concerned by the safety of the vaccines due to the development speed. It’s not yet clear if these vaccines will have long-term side effects. However, vaccines rarely cause long-term side effects. If you have a history of severe allergic reactions not related to vaccines or injectable medications, you may still get a COVID-19 vaccine. You should be monitored for 30 minutes after getting the vaccine.

Both Pfizer and Moderna have acknowledged that their vaccines could induce side effects that are similar to symptoms associated with mild Covid-19, such as muscle pain, chills and headache. While the side effects may be unpleasant, physicians say the vaccines are safe.

The vaccine will be distributed in phases in Malaysia. The first phase consists of frontliners and healthcare workers along with essential workers such as the police and the military. It will target 500,000 people and is scheduled to finish at April 2021. The second phase consists of 6.5m people from high-risk groups, such as elderly people at the age of 60 and above, vulnerable groups with cronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. OKUs also belong to this group. The second phase is scheduled to start in April until August 2021. Finally, the third phase consists of adults aged 18 and above, amounting at around 16m people. This phase is the most important to form herd immunity towards the COVID-19 virus. It is scheduled to start in May 2021 until February 2022. 

Vaccination will start on 24th of February 2021, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Dr Noor Hisham himself will be among the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday.

Reference Links - 
[1] The Edge Markets
[2] Mayo Clinic
[3] CDC
[4] Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia