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Polskie władze zdrowotne wstrzymały tymczasowo szczepionkę Euvax B po poważnym wydarzeniu niepożądanym. Zawieszono ją, aby zbadać związek z reakcją u pacjenta, który zmarł na niewydolność krążeniowo-oddechową. Mimo to, władze nie mają dowodów, że szczepionka była przyczyną. Trwają badania, by zapewnić bezpieczeństwo pacjentów.
Translation
The Polish health authorities have temporarily suspended the Euvax B vaccine following a serious adverse event. It has been halted to investigate its connection to a reaction in a patient who died from cardiopulmonary failure. Nonetheless, the authorities have no evidence that the vaccine caused the incident. Studies are ongoing to ensure patient safety.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Why did Polish health authorities stop the use of the Euvax B vaccine?
They stopped it to investigate a possible connection to a serious adverse event in a patient.
Question 2: What happened to the patient that led to the investigation?
The patient died from cardiopulmonary failure.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌05/10/2024
In a recent move, Polish health authorities have temporarily halted the distribution of a hepatitis B vaccine series following a serious adverse event. The decision to suspend the usage of the Euvax B vaccine from batch UFA 22507, which is valid until 31 October 2025, was enacted under the guidance of the Main Pharmaceutical Inspector (Główny Inspektor Farmaceutyczny).
The precautionary suspension comes in the wake of a distressing incident involving a patient who, shortly after receiving the third dose of the vaccine, experienced circulatory-respiratory failure and subsequently died. This patient suffered from chronic bronchial obstruction. The Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products recommended the suspension to thoroughly investigate the potential link between the vaccine and the adverse reaction.
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Despite the suspension, the Chief Sanitary Inspector (Główny Inspektor Sanitarny) reported to the Polish Press Agency that there was no clear evidence to suggest that the vaccine itself caused an undesirable vaccination reaction. Up until the vaccine series was suspended on 3 October, a total of 86,852 doses had been administered without any reported adverse effects.
The authorities face the challenge of balancing public safety with ensuring access to crucial vaccinations, as hepatitis B is a significant viral infection affecting the liver. This disease can be contracted through several routes, such as medical procedures, tattooing, and exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Symptoms vary and can include jaundice, persistent itching, and joint pains.
Moving forward, Polish health officials are prioritising the health and safety of patients while the investigations continue, aiming to restore confidence in vaccination safety and efficacy.
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