Rosselkhoznadzor Finds No Link Between Multifel Vaccine and Cat Deaths
Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor has not confirmed a link between the 'Multifel' vaccine and cat deaths, stating no causal connection has been established. The agency is investigating adverse reactions to another vaccine, 'Multikan-8', produced by the same company.
Consensus
- Rosselkhoznadzor has not established a causal link between the 'Multifel' vaccine and the death of cats.
- The 'Multifel' vaccine is used for prevention of feline panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus.
- The vaccine should not be administered to clinically ill or weakened animals.
- The manufacturer of 'Multifel' is LLC 'Vetbiokhim'.
- Rosselkhoznadzor is investigating adverse reactions related to the 'Multikan-8' vaccine produced by the same company.
- The 'Multikan-8' vaccine was found to contain live virus of Aujeszky's disease in some samples.
- Several vaccinated dogs died as a result of the 'Multikan-8' vaccine.
Points of divergence
- Rosselkhoznadzor received complaints about cat deaths from the 'Multifel' vaccine in mid-September. — kommersant
- No complaints about cat deaths due to the 'Multifel' vaccine have been received by Rosselkhoznadzor. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- Rosselkhoznadzor did not confirm cat deaths due to 'Multifel' vaccine — Коммерсантъ
- Requests regarding cat deaths due to 'Multifel' vaccine did not reach Roslinhospnadzor, reported by RIA News in the ministry. — РИА Новости (Telegram)