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CCSEA circular on vaccine trials using stray dogs (19 September 2022), withdrawn on 5 October 2023

CCSEA circular on vaccine trials using stray dogs (19 September 2022), withdrawn on 5 October 2023

A 2022 CPCSEA circular let stray dogs be used for new vaccine trials and challenge studies. CCSEA withdrew it “till further orders” in .

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Full text of both letters, addressed to all registered establishments and nominees of CPCSEA and signed by Dr S. K. Dutta, Member Secretary. The PDF is a scan.

Withdrawal, 5 Oct 2023 (V-11011(13)/10/2023-CPCSEA-DADF)

Subject: Vaccine trials using Dogs – regarding

This is to inform you that the circular of CCSEA dated 19.09.2022 regarding vaccine trials using stray dogs (enclosed), is hereby withdrawn till further orders.

Circular, 19 Sep 2022 (No. V-11011(13)/9/2022-CPCSEA-DADF)

Subject: Vaccine trials using Dogs – regarding

The CPCSEA in its 101st meeting has recommended that stray dogs may be used for new vaccine trials and challenge studies of vaccines, however, they must be quarantined and rehabilitated as per the guidelines of CPCSEA. In cases of the batch testing of established vaccines except for challenge studies, dogs coming to the clinics can be used for safety and/or potency trials.