Suspended vaccine back in use in Ontario
Published October 31, 2012 | 11:59 am
SAANJ NEWS
Toronto: Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, has advised doctors, nurses and pharmacists to begin administering two previously suspended vaccines – Fluad and Agriflu – as part of the province’s seasonal flu immunization campaign.
Health Canada lifted the suspension on the two vaccines this morning after a review determined the vaccines remained safe to use.
“Our number one priority is and always will be the health and safety of Ontarians,” said Dr. King. “The flu shot remains the most effective and safe way to ensure you and your family avoid getting sick with the flu this season.”
The Health Canada suspension was purely precautionary and was issued late last week after similar actions in Europe. Health Canada looked at the results of its own testing, conducted a health risk assessment, and reviewed information from its European partners and data submitted by Novartis in making its decision. None of the information reviewed indicated a safety issue.
“I reassure all Ontarians that every one of our influenza vaccines is safe, and I encourage every Ontarian to take advantage of the free service,” stressed Dr. King.
The annual flu vaccine protects against the strains of the influenza virus that are expected to circulate that year.
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