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💊 Medicine AT August 24, 2026

VAQTA K pro infantibus 25 E/0,5 ml Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze 25 E/0,5 ml (Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze)

📷 Wikipedia: Hepatitis A virus internal ribosome entry site (IRES) · Source
VAQTA K pro infantibus 25 E/0,5 ml Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze 25 E/0,5 ml (Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze)
📷 Wikipedia: Hepatitis A virus internal ribosome entry site (IRES) · Source
VAQTA for infants 25 E/0.5 ml injection suspension in a pre-filled syringe is subject to a parallel export ban.
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Shortage ongoing
HEPATITIS-A-VIRUS is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
18 days active so far
August 25, 2026 September 11, 2026

What is this? This is a vaccine that helps protect babies and young children from hepatitis A. It comes in a ready-to-use syringe.

What's happening? The vaccine is not available right now. It should be back in stock on a certain date.

Does this affect me? If you planned to get this vaccine for your child in Austria, you may need to wait.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice about when to get the vaccine.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
HEPATITIS-A-VIRUS
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: J07BC02 · Reason: Erhöhter Mehrbedarf · Marketing authorisation holder: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ges.m.b.H., THE ICON VIENNA Turm A, 20. Stock, Wiedner Gürtel 9-13, 1100 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 1 Stück Schachtel, Fertigspritze [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-08-24, resupply 2026-09-25]

First published
August 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
18 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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VAQTA 50 E/1 ml Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze 50 U/ml (Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze)

VAQTA 50 E/1 ml injection suspension in a pre-filled syringe 50 U/ml (injection suspension in a pre-filled syringe) is subject to a parallel export ban.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
VAQTA K pro infantibus 25 E/0,5 ml Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze 25 E/0,5 ml (Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze). VAQTA for infants 25 E/0.5 ml injection suspension in a pre-filled syringe is subject to a parallel export ban.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 24, 2026 by BASG (Austria).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on medikamente.basg.gv.at.

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