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Valneva Delivers 40,000 Chikungunya Vaccine Doses to La Réunion

3/24/2025

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Valneva SE is stepping up to combat the chikungunya outbreak by delivering 40,000 doses of its IXCHIQ® vaccine to La Réunion, France. With funding from French authorities, the focus is on protecting vulnerable adults aged 65 and older. Meanwhile, the CDC has issued a travel alert, warning of the outbreak's potential reach to mainland France.

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Valneva SE is stepping up to combat the chikungunya outbreak by delivering 40,000 doses of its IXCHIQ® vaccine to La Réunion, France. With funding from French authorities, the focus is on protecting vulnerable adults aged 65 and older. Meanwhile, the CDC has issued a travel alert, warning of the outbreak's potential reach to mainland France.