Why are there so many shortages of common vaccines? - News Summed Up

Why are there so many shortages of common vaccines?


'It's been crazy'The recent fluctuations in vaccine supply are making Daniela Mora's job even more hectic than usual. The yellow fever vaccine problems started back in 2016, because of a "disruption of the manufacture of the drug," according to the Drug Shortages Canada website. Right now the two companies licensed to supply the rabies vaccine in Canada have reported shortages on Drug Shortages Canada. On Drug Shortages Canada the company lists the reason for the shortage as "disruption of the manufacture of the drug." 'Chronic' problemFor doctors and public health officials, the rotating vaccine shortages are becoming a chronic situation.


Source: CBC News November 03, 2018 12:56 UTC



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