April 4, 2026
Russia begins emergency hepatitis A vaccination in flood-hit region as more than 30 people are poisoned by drinking water
Russia’s consumer health watchdog has launched an emergency hepatitis A vaccination campaign in flood-affected areas of Dagestan.
TL;DR
- An emergency hepatitis A vaccination campaign has started in flood-affected areas of Dagestan.
- The campaign aims to prevent an outbreak of hepatitis A following severe flooding.
- Over 30 people in Kaspiisk have reportedly been poisoned by drinking water, leading to an investigation.
- Priority vaccination recipients include food service workers, school staff, sewage workers, emergency personnel, and displaced individuals.
- Heavy rains in late March caused significant flooding across the North Caucasus, with Dagestan experiencing the worst damage, including flooded homes and disrupted services.
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