Next November, there will be new doses of vaccine against yellow fever

After media reports about the depletion of yellow fever vaccine stocks in clinics in Chile, which would affect compatriots wishing to visit countries like Brazil, the Ministry of Health has announced that in November there would be new dose

In a public statement, the Minsal explained that in the absence of yellow fever vaccine in the country's private health facilities, it should be noted that "in continental Chile, this disease is not present.Vaccination for it is not included in the local vaccination schedule."

However, the document goes on, "to As of 2018, a programmatic vaccination has been launched for 18-month-old infants living on Easter Island, as the mosquito that transmits the disease (Aedes aegypti) is present in the region and already exists. a potential risk of contagion. For them, there is an insured stock. "

" For tourists traveling to areas at risk of yellow fever and who should be vaccinated according to the recommendations of the country of destination or to the WHO / PAHO recommendations for selective vaccination (I & # 39, international organization recommends the vaccine to people traveling in certain areas of Brazil), they must do so in the international vaccines of the private health system, "he added.

On the other hand, the ministry has explained that "the one who is responsible for providing vaccines against yellow fever to vaccinators of the country's private health system is the Sanofi Pasteur Laboratory, which has indicated that to date, no dose has been provided . in their local warehouses to distribute. "

In this context, contact with this company began," which indicated that the low availability of this vaccine in the world is due to the fact that the demand exceeds the production capacity. "However, the company has confirmed to the Ministry of Health that 43,000 doses would be available in Chile in November and December.

"With regard to international batch delivery times, the laboratory indicated that it had set priorities for the delivery of the vaccine according to the epidemiological situation of the countries: 1st endemic country, 2nd humanitarian operations and 3rd private vaccination (travelers). Chile is in condition 3, only using private travelers, because it does not present a situation of local epidemiological risk, "the statement said.

Finally, the public body concluded that" for travelers requiring the vaccine it is recommended to administer it 10 days before the trip. It is also important to note that these vaccines must be reported by a health professional. When they are acquired, the medical order and an identity document, such as identity card or pbadport, must be presented. "