Finland Becomes the First Nation to Offer Bird Flu Vaccines to Humans
In a groundbreaking move, Finland has announced plans to administer preemptive bird flu vaccinations to select groups of individuals starting as early as next week. This initiative makes Finland the first country globally to proactively offer such vaccinations amidst ongoing concerns over avian influenza outbreaks. Finland has secured 10,000 doses of bird flu vaccine, each requiring two injections, as part of a joint procurement with other EU nations. Manufactured by CSL Seqirus, these vaccines are intended for individuals aged 18 and above who are at heightened risk due to their occupational exposure to animals. This includes workers at fur farms, poultry farms, laboratories handling bird flu samples, veterinarians, and those involved in animal control in regions with fur farms. The decision comes in response to the potential transmission risks posed by Finland's fur farms, where recent outbreaks among mink and foxes necessitated the culling of nearly half a million a...
