Ministry of Health: flu vaccines will soon be available in pharmacies
Kyiv • UNN
Almost 80 thousand doses of the flu vaccine have passed quality control in Ukraine. More than 235 thousand more doses are expected to arrive and will also be tested before distribution.
Influenza vaccines will soon arrive in pharmacies, almost 80 thousand doses have already passed quality control, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported on Monday, UNN writes.
Details
"The French-made vaccine against four strains of influenza (79 750 doses of the Y4A043V series) has passed state quality control. The State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control issued a positive conclusion on the compliance of the vaccine quality with the requirements of national and international standards. In the near future, it will be delivered to medical institutions and pharmacies," the statement said.
According to the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control, another 88 200 doses of this vaccine (Y4A122V series) are under control. It is also expected that another 81 ,850 doses of the flu vaccine from the same manufacturer will be delivered to Ukraine by the end of September. In addition, 65 150 doses of Korean-made influenza vaccine (series Q60224011) are currently being tested, the Ministry of Health reported.
"All vaccines coming to Ukraine are subject to mandatory laboratory quality control. It is carried out by the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control. After receiving a positive conclusion, the vaccines are used in medical institutions or they go on sale in pharmacies," the Ministry of Health said.
Addendum
Every year, about 6 million cases of infectious diseases are registered in Ukraine, 98% of which are influenza and ARVI. The Ministry of Health has noted that the increase in the incidence has traditionally been observed since the beginning of October. In severe cases, influenza can cause dangerous complications: heart, lung, kidney, and other diseases. The most effective flu prevention is annual vaccination, which is recommended (but not included in the list of free vaccines).
At the same time, the ministry emphasized that vaccination against influenza does not protect against COVID-19 and vice versa. "Vaccinations against these diseases can be done on the same day or with a minimum interval," the Ministry of Health said.
