The Secretariat for the Elderly and Community Care has said in a statement that the seasonal flu vaccine withdrawn in Italy is not the same as the vaccine being used in Malta and has not been registered in Malta or imported for the home market.

“The Maltese public was never exposed to any risk. The vaccine purchased by the Maltese Government is manufactured by another company and passed all processes of verification set by the European Union,” the statement said.

Therefore there is no risk associated with this vaccine and the Secretariat urges the public to take the necessary precaution and to be vaccinated against influenza.

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