Health Ministry confirms an interim shortage of measles vaccine and additional stocks to arrive in the coming days

Health Ministry confirms an interim shortage of measles vaccine and additional stocks to arrive in the coming days

Fiji Village – 21st November 2019

The Health Ministry confirms there is an interim shortage of the measles vaccine and additional stocks will arrive in the coming days.

It says the remaining measles vaccine stock will be prioritised to those who are at the greatest risk of catching and spreading measles and it is not available for the general public until additional stocks arrive in the coming days.

The Health Ministry says current stocks are being reserved for high-risk target groups which include residents of Serua/Namosi, children from the ages of 6 months to 3 years and people travelling overseas.

People travelling overseas must show proof travel such as their ticket and travel itinerary and not just a passport. Read more…