Hundreds of Dogs Die After Multikan-8 Vaccination
Multiple dogs in Russia died or suffered severe health issues after receiving the 'Multikan-8' vaccine, prompting investigations and a recall of one batch. Owners report similar symptoms post-vaccination, while authorities and the manufacturer dispute a direct causal link.
Consensus
- Multiple dogs in Russia experienced severe health issues or died after receiving the 'Multikan-8' vaccination.
- Owners of affected dogs reported similar symptoms including seizures, vomiting, internal bleeding, paralysis, and sudden death within days of vaccination.
- The manufacturer, 'Vetbiokhim', recalled one batch of the vaccine (batch number 20) after reports of adverse reactions.
- Rosselkhoznadzor temporarily suspended the circulation of several batches of the vaccine.
- The Russian government and law enforcement agencies have initiated investigations into the incidents.
- There is no official confirmation of a causal link between the vaccine and the deaths.
- Some owners reported that their pets were healthy before vaccination but deteriorated rapidly afterward.
Points of divergence
- At least 300 dogs died in Russia due to the 'Multikan-8' vaccine; the number continues to rise. — riamo
- The number of deaths may have exceeded 300, based on owner estimates from private chat groups. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- In Moscow, at least seven dogs were affected, with four dying and one in stable critical condition. — mn
- In Moscow, at least seven dogs were affected; four died, one is in critical condition, and two have serious health problems. — vm
- Parliamentarians suspect the presence of the Aujeszky virus in the vaccine and in biological samples from dead animals. — riamo
- Parliamentarians requested a government-led interagency investigation, independent testing, and a temporary ban on the vaccine. — riamo
- The manufacturer 'Vetbiokhim' insists that no causal link between the vaccine and deaths has been established. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Moscow's state veterinary clinics reported no official complaints about adverse reactions to the vaccine. — vm
- Moscow's state veterinary clinics did not receive any complaints about adverse reactions. — mn
Coverage (5 sources)
- In the State Duma, they demanded to check the death of hundreds of dogs due to the 'Multican-8' vaccine — РИАМО
- Dog owners from several Russian regions reported on the death of pets or a sharp deterioration of their condition after... — Varlamov News
- Hundreds of dogs died in Russia after vaccination with domestic vaccine — The Moscow Times
- After vaccination with 'Multican-8' in Moscow, four dogs died — Московские новости
- Media: At least seven dogs injured in Moscow after vaccination with 'Multican-8' — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- Moscow
- Russia
- Ostorozhno, Moscow
- Telegram channel
- Multicanom-8
- Media
- General Procuracy
- State Duma
- SK
- Baza
- GD
- Nina Ostannina