Preemptive Bird Flu Vaccination in Finland

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Finland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination to workers with exposure to animals, becoming the first country to do so as part of a joint EU procurement. The vaccine will be offered to those at increased risk of contracting avian influenza.

Key Points

  • Finland to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination to workers at risk
  • Vaccines procured for individuals in contact with animals and wildlife
  • Vaccinations to start as early as next week in some parts of Finland

Pros

  • Prevents potential outbreak of avian influenza among at-risk individuals
  • Protects workers in fur and poultry farms, lab technicians, and veterinarians from the virus

Cons

  • Limited availability of vaccines for a specific group of individuals