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Montenegro vaccination safety and education

Overview

Montenegrin health authorities addressed concerns regarding the BCG vaccine after controversial batches were withdrawn in neighboring Croatia. The Institute of Public Health confirmed that the specific batches under investigation were never used in Montenegro, noting that the country transitioned from a Bulgarian-manufactured vaccine to a Danish version in August 2025. While one suspected adverse reaction was reported, officials stated it fell within the expected safety profile and emphasized that a reported suspicion does not automatically establish a causal link to the vaccine.

In response to the need for building trust and combating disinformation, the Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices (CInMED) launched an educational initiative. Supported by the Ministry of Health and the Association of Pediatricians of Montenegro, the program involves distributing a book titled ‘Mala škola vakcinacije za roditelje’ (A Small School of Vaccination for Parents) to parents of newborns and medical professionals to provide scientifically grounded information.

Entities

Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices of Montenegro · Institute of Public Health of Montenegro · Association of Pediatricians of Montenegro · Montenegro · Snežana Mugoša

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Montenegro launches vaccination education initiative for parents

    Montenegrin health institutions are launching an initiative to distribute a vaccination education book to all newborn parents and pediatricians to combat disinformation and build public trust.

  2. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Montenegro officials confirm controversial BCG vaccine batches were not used in country

    Montenegrin health officials state that the controversial BCG vaccine batches withdrawn in Croatia were never used in Montenegro, reassuring parents of vaccine safety.

Sources

aktuelno.me · borba.me · informacijecrnagora.me · radiotitograd.me · verige.net · vipress.net · vojvodjanskireporter.rs