Abbott may skip Pakistan flu shots; Sanofi delayed
Punjab drug officials say Abbott, Sanofi and Chinese makers have little or no stock left, after Lahore inspectors seized a large haul of suspected fakes.
Drug control officials say genuine flu vaccines from major international and Chinese suppliers are largely unavailable in Pakistan.
Lahore drug inspectors seized a large stock of suspected counterfeit flu vaccines and arrested two people.
Abbott may not supply its flu vaccine to Pakistan this year; Sanofi may send only a limited quantity in late November or December.
Stocks from Chinese makers Sinovac and Shenzhen Innovax have run out after limited earlier supplies.
Punjab officials urge buyers to use licensed pharmacies and check batch numbers, seals and cold-chain storage.