Russia faces wave of dog deaths after contaminated vaccine

A batch of Russia's top-selling Multican-8 vaccine contained a live Aujeszky's disease virus.

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Hundreds of dogs have died since August across at least ten regions, according to owners.

Veterinary authorities confirmed the contamination and recalled the faulty batch.

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