Vaccination practices and preferences among muslim parents of young children : trends and misunderstandings

• Main Authors: Mohamad Diah, Nurazzura, Samsudin, Suhaiza, Sedu, Nerawi
• Other Authors: Haneef, Sayed Sikandar Shah
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Contemporary Fiqh Research Unit IIUM & Islamic Book Trust 2021
• Subjects: RA Public aspects of medicine; RJ Pediatrics; RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/86354/1/CHAPTER%20IN%20BOOK%20%20family%20fiqh%20in%20malaysia.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/86354/

Immunization has contributed to the improved health of millions of children worldwide. It has successfully reduced the burden of infectious disease for many decades. Prescribing children with enhances their quality of life. Despite its numerous benefits, the practice and preference for vaccination are still some of the main concerns in certain parts of the world, particularly in developing countries (Jheeta & Newell 2008).