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MHRA 📅 11 Feb 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Infectious Disease

IXCHIQ Chikungunya vaccine: temporary suspension in people aged 65 years or older

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The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has temporarily restricted use of the IXCHIQ Chikungunya vaccine in people aged 65 years and over following very rare fatal reactions reported globally. This is a precautionary measure… This content is

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