Islamabad (S Awan) It has been revealed that fake influenza vaccine is being supplied in different markets of Punjab. According to the sources of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), a huge quantity of fake flu vaccine has been seized from the Lahore market, while two suspects have been arrested for selling the vaccine.

According to sources, the Drug Authority, acting on a tip-off, raided the supply and sale of fake flu vaccine in Lahore. According to preliminary information, the fake vaccine was manufactured in the name of multinational company Abbott Pharma, while the address of Abbott Pharma India was also mentioned on its packet.

Sources say that fake flu vaccine has been supplied in various markets of Punjab, after which citizens are being instructed to be careful while buying the vaccine. The Punjab Health Department has also alerted Drape about the presence of fake vaccines.

According to Drap sources, a case has been registered against the arrested accused under the Drug Act, 1976. The authorities are likely to issue a rapid alert on the fake vaccine issue so that steps can be taken to prevent its sale and supply in the respective markets.

Citizens are advised to verify the packaging, authorized supplier and registration details of the flu vaccine when purchasing it, and to report any suspicious vaccine to the relevant health department or drug regulatory authority.

Note: The information included in the news is attributed to the sources. It would be advisable to obtain official confirmation of vaccine brand, batch number, quantity exported and rapid alert from DRAP before publication.