Thursday, November 14, 2024

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2 billion DKK worth of COVID-19 vaccines will be discarded this year, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) says. The amount is equivalent to 10 million doses, which will soon exceed their use-by date. SSI has already disposed of more than four million doses this year. As the COVID-19 virus constantly mutates and vaccines need to be adjusted to protect against the latest variant, there is no longer a demand for the supply, nor can it be donated to other countries. Responding to several groups who called for an explanation on the wastage, Minister of Health Sophie Løhde said Denmark has not purchased any new COVID-19 vaccines but instead postponed and updated its vaccine deliveries under an EU agreement so that people can receive vaccines that protect them against the latest virus variants. If you wish to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or influenza, book an appointment at your nearest clinic or pharmacy via this interactive map.

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