{
  "id": 17618570,
  "title": "DRAP Warns of Serious Risks From Fake Flu Vaccines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/drap-warns-of-serious-risks-from-fake-flu-vaccines",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:36:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/01/fake-flu-vaccines-found-in-pakistan-drap/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued warnings regarding counterfeit flu vaccines being distributed in the country, under the labels of two global brands, Influvac Tetra and Vaxigrip Tetra. The manufacturers, Abbott Laboratories and Sanofi Winthrop, have affirmed that the vaccines in question are fraudulent. According to DRAP, a batch of Vaxigrip Tetra identified as Y4B34, which lists Sanofi Winthrop, France, as the producer, is counterfeit and never legally imported into Pakistan. The packaging of this counterfeit vaccine was discovered first by Sanofi's official distributor. Furthermore, fake Influvac Tetra vaccines from batch P13 have also been identified in Lahore. The packaging of these counterfeit vaccines bears the name of Abbott Biologicals, Netherlands. DRAP has issued unique rapid alerts for both Vaxigrip Tetra and Influvac Tetra. The regulator cautioned that the authenticity, efficiency, and safety of these vaccines remain uncertain, and their utilization might present significant health hazards to the populace. It has urged medical professionals to refrain from prescribing these vaccines. DRAP has instructed doctors, distributors, and pharmacies to promptly report any suspected fake vaccines to the authority. Residents have been encouraged to report any adverse effects to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre (NPC). Additionally, provincial authorities have been directed by DRAP to implement emergency measures to halt the supply chain, trace the source of the counterfeit vaccines, and seize the affected batches. This alert follows reports of a flu vaccine shortage in Pakistan. In a previous advisory, DRAP had cautioned against counterfeit medicines that could be life-threatening.",
  "summary": "The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued alerts over counterfeit influenza vaccines being supplied in the country under … Read More The post DRAP Warns of Serious Risks From Fake Flu Vaccines appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "DRAP warns of counterfeit flu vaccines from Influvac Tetra and Vaxigrip Tetra brands.",
    "Counterfeit Vaxigrip Tetra batch Y4B34 never legally imported into Pakistan.",
    "Fake Influvac Tetra vaccines from batch P13 identified in Lahore."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}