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Poliovirus Type 1 Mahoney Poliovirus Type 3 Saukett Poliovirus Type 2 Mef1 shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Poliovirus Type 1 Mahoney Poliovirus Type 3 Saukett Poliovirus Type 2 Mef1 has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

Resolved
IMOVAX POLIO
29UNIT 26UNIT 7UNIT · SOLUTION SUSPENSION · SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED
DIN 01959042 · ended Dec 10, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
IMOVAX POLIO
29UNIT 26UNIT 7UNIT · SOLUTION SUSPENSION · SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED
DIN 01959042 · ended Jul 3, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
IMOVAX POLIO
32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT · SUSPENSION · SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED
DIN 01959042 · ended Mar 22, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
IMOVAX POLIO
32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT · SUSPENSION · SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED
DIN 01959042 · ended Feb 1, 2018 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Poliovirus Type 1 Mahoney Poliovirus Type 3 Saukett Poliovirus Type 2 Mef1. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Poliovirus Type 1 Mahoney Poliovirus Type 3 Saukett Poliovirus Type 2 Mef1 is classified under “VIRAL VACCINES” (ATC J07BF).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Poliovirus Type 1 Mahoney Poliovirus Type 3 Saukett Poliovirus Type 2 Mef1 be back in stock in Canada?

Poliovirus Type 1 Mahoney Poliovirus Type 3 Saukett Poliovirus Type 2 Mef1 has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Poliovirus Type 1 Mahoney Poliovirus Type 3 Saukett Poliovirus Type 2 Mef1 in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.