Kyrgyzstan receives first batch of flu vaccines

AKIPRESS.COM - The first consigment of flu vaccines - 119,600 doses - arrived in Kyrgyzstan yesterday, Health Minister Sabirjan Abdikarimov told a press briefing today.
"This is the Russian made flu vaccine. We are distributing the vaccines among the regions now. The flu vaccination of risk groups will start soon, including elderly people above 65 years, pregnant women, medical workers and others," the Health Minister said.
The tender for purchase of 700,000 doses of flu vaccine was announced earlier. The bids will be unsealed until September 21, Minister Abdikarimov said.