The vaccines of these two companies have been excluded by the Danish health authorities from the national vaccination program. Only Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are in common use in Denmark, which currently expects to complete vaccinations by the end of August.
Danish Health Minister Magnus Hoinicke has signed a decree authorizing the selection of vaccines. The order, which went into effect on Thursday, May 20, allows private companies to contract vaccinations.
Thus, it may be possible to gain access to vaccinations earlier than would be possible under the national program. Consultation and vaccination should begin shortly.
“This will happen after consulting a doctor, where you will be provided with detailed information and you will have to give informed consent if you want to take advantage of this offer,” Khoinike said in a statement.
Practio, a privately held company, has said it is willing to vaccinate with AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson if it receives a contract.
Practio co-founder Jonas Nilsson said about 2,000 people have already signed up for vaccinations.
Nielson expects the company to begin dispensing the first doses of the vaccine from next week, and up to 100 doctors have expressed interest in vaccinating for the company.
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