Greek trade group assures on childhood vaccines

The Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE) and its member companies producing or marketing vaccines are engaging in constant and close cooperation with the Ministry of Health, the National Vaccination Committee and all interested parties on the matter of the availability of certain childhood vaccines.

The Greek Association says it is doing its best to help address any challenges and safeguard the smooth and uninterrupted supply of childhood vaccines in Greece in conformity with high quality and safety standards.

Childhood vaccine shortages are a global phenomenon, due both to the rapid rise in demand – as a result of a combination of growing world population and increasing access to vaccination coverage and health care worldwide – and the lead times necessary for developing and assessing the quality and safety of each new set of vaccines, which can be up to 2.5 years.