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Medicines Chikungunya virus (chikv) virus-like particles (vlp) adsorbed on aluminium hydroxide, hydratedQuestion & answer

Chikungunya virus (chikv) virus-like particles (vlp) adsorbed on aluminium hydroxide, hydrated · Medicine question

Does vaccination replace mosquito-bite precautions?

iatroX medicinesPublished 16 August 2026Reviewed 16 August 2026

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No. Continue using suitable repellent, covering exposed skin and following destination-specific travel advice.

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VIMKUNYA suspension for injection in pre-filled syringeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
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