10 infectious diseases and vaccines which are mandatory used for individuals at risk of contracting the diseases starting from August 1, 2024 in Vietnam

10 infectious diseases and vaccines which are mandatory used for individuals at risk of contracting the diseases starting from August 1, 2024 in Vietnam

In Article 2 of Circular 10/2024/TT-BYT, it stipulates 10 infectious diseases and vaccines that must be mandatory for individuals at risk of contracting the disease, including:

What are the principles of using vaccines and medical bioproducts in Vietnam?

In Article 27 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 2007, the principles of using vaccines and medical bioproducts are regulated as follows:

- Vaccines and medical bioproducts must meet the conditions specified in Article 36 of the Pharmacy Law.

- Vaccines and medical bioproducts can be used voluntarily or mandatorily.

- Vaccines and medical bioproducts must be used for the intended purpose, target population, time, type, and in accordance with the technical procedures for use.

- Vaccines and medical bioproducts must be used in healthcare facilities that meet the required conditions.

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What is the responsibility of the Minister of Health in organizing the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts in Vietnam?

In Article 30 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 2007, the responsibilities for organizing the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts are regulated as follows:

Responsibilities for organizing the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts

1. The state is responsible for ensuring funding for the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts as specified in Clause 3 of Article 28 and Clause 4 of Article 29 of this Law.

2. The Minister of Health is responsible for:

a) Issuing a list of infectious diseases that require mandatory use of vaccines and medical bioproducts as specified in Clause 1 of Article 29 of this Law;

b) Organizing the implementation of the Expanded Immunization Program and determining the list of infectious diseases that require mandatory use of vaccines and medical bioproducts, as well as the age group of children covered by the Expanded Immunization Program as specified in Clause 2 of Article 29 of this Law;

c) Determining the scope and target population for the mandatory use of vaccines and medical bioproducts based on the epidemic situation;

d) Regulating the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts as specified in Clause 3 of Article 27 of this Law, as well as the conditions for healthcare facilities as specified in Clause 4 of Article 27 of this Law;

e) Regulating the establishment, organization, and operation of the specialized advisory council to investigate the causes of adverse events during the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts as specified in Clause 5 and Clause 6 of this Article.

3. The provincial-level People's Committees are responsible for directing the implementation of immunization, and the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts.

4. Healthcare facilities are responsible for carrying out vaccination and using vaccines and medical bioproducts within their professional scope as regulated by the Minister of Health.

5. Organizations, individuals involved in the production, business, storage, and use of vaccines and medical bioproducts, and individuals involved in vaccination, and the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts are responsible for any violations committed in the production, business, storage, and use of vaccines and medical bioproducts, which result in adverse events for the recipients, as regulated by the law.

6. When implementing the Expanded Immunization Program, if there are serious adverse events affecting the health or causing harm to the life of the vaccinated individuals, the state is responsible for compensation. In cases where the fault lies with the organization, individual involved in the production, business, storage, and use of vaccines and medical bioproducts, or individuals involved in vaccination, the organization or individual must compensate the state as regulated by the law.

Therefore, in organizing the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts, the Minister of Health is responsible for:

- Issuing a list of infectious diseases that require mandatory use of vaccines and medical bioproducts.

- Organizing the implementation of the Expanded Immunization Program and determining the list of infectious diseases that require mandatory use of vaccines and medical bioproducts, as well as the age group of children covered by the Expanded Immunization Program as specified in Clause 2 of Article 29 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 2007.

- Determining the scope and target population for the mandatory use of vaccines and medical bioproducts based on the epidemic situation.

- Regulating the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts as specified in Clause 3 of Article 27 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 2007, as well as the conditions for healthcare facilities as specified in Clause 4 of Article 27 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 2007.

- Regulating the establishment, organization, and operation of the specialized advisory council to investigate the causes of adverse events during the use of vaccines and medical bioproducts as specified in Clause 5 and Clause 6 of Article 30 of the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 2007.