The Most party requested from the relevant institutions to clearly define responsibility in the case of the suspension of the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis, reminding that if the state mandates compulsory vaccination, it must ensure the protection of the rights of families who believe that their child has suffered harm. #BCGcjepivo #cijepljenje #tuberkuloza (translated)
We cannot talk about anyone's negligence until we know what happened. Health Minister Irena Hrstić said that it cannot be discussed whether there was negligence before the checks are completed. #cijepljenje #BCGcjepivo #tuberkuloza (translated)
Krunoslav Capak from HZJZ stated that the claim about a ten times higher dose of BCG vaccine is likely the result of data entry errors and that checks are being conducted to see who vaccinated the children. #cijepljenje #BCGcjepivo #tuberkuloza (translated)
Croatia has suspended the distribution of BCG vaccines from the Bulgarian manufacturer Bul Bio following reports of suspected osteomyelitis in children, and the WHO is conducting an investigation due to numerous irregularities at the factory. #BCGcjepivo #Hrvatska #WHO (translated)
Two children in Croatia reportedly received ten times the prescribed dose of the BCG vaccine, while HALMED is conducting an investigation to determine the actual administered dose and has suspended vaccinations until the verification is complete. #BCGcjepivo #HALMED #nuspojave (translated)
Due to suspicion of a rare bone infection, four adverse reactions to the BCG vaccine have been confirmed, leading to a temporary suspension of vaccinations for newborns in maternity hospitals across Croatia until the investigation is completed. #BCGcjepivo #Zdravstvo #Hrvatska (translated)
Epidemiologist Tatjana Nemeth Blažić warned parents about the symptoms of osteomyelitis in children following the suspension of the BCG vaccine due to reported suspicions of bone infection, emphasizing the importance of a pediatric examination if symptoms arise. (translated)
