Vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella and polio are in short supply in Switzerland. According to the Federal Office for National Economic Supply, several other shortages of medicines have not yet been overcome.

The Priorix vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella is currently out of stock, the office told news agency Keystone-SDA on Thursday. Clarifications are currently being sought so that measures can be taken. Possible alternative suppliers are also being investigated.

As the triple vaccine Boostrix against diphtheria, pertussis and poliomyelitis is currently only available to a limited extent, mandatory reserves have had to be opened. However, the quantity available is not enough to fully supply the market. Some vaccinations will have to be postponed. ...