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Progress Is Slow on Moving Surplus Swine Flu Vaccine to Countries That Need It
01 February 10 11:34 PM

As wealthy nations try to get rid of surpluses, most poorer countries still lack access to the H1N1 vaccine. Read More...

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The Official Word to All, Get a Swine Flu Vaccination Now
08 January 10 01:36 AM

The swine flu vaccine is now plentiful across the country, and most states are encouraging people of all ages to get shots to prevent another wave of illness and deaths. Read More...

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Filed under: Medicine and Health, Swine Influenza, Vaccination and Immunization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States, Epidemics

National Briefing | Science and Health: Spray Flu Vaccine Is Recalled
23 December 09 02:49 AM

There is no safety problem with the vaccine, which are being recalled for lack of potency, and people who received doses from the affected lots do not need to be revaccinated, officials said. Read More...

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National Briefing | Washington: Federal Health Officials to Review Disaster Plan
02 December 09 02:17 AM

Stung by the struggle to make a swine flu vaccine, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said her department would review its approach to disaster preparedness. Read More...

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Filed under: Swine Influenza, Vaccination and Immunization, Health and Human Services Department, Disasters and Emergencies, Sebelius, Kathleen

Officials Defend Handling of Flu Vaccine
17 November 09 11:31 PM

Federal officials said the root causes of a nationwide shortage of swine flu vaccine were beyond their control. Read More...

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Filed under: Medicine and Health, Swine Influenza, Shortages, Vaccination and Immunization, Health and Human Services Department

Officials Defend Distribution of Flu Vaccine to Companies
10 November 09 10:38 PM

Citigroup received 1,200 doses and Goldman Sachs got 200, as shortages have continued and hospitals have not received the supplies they have requested. Read More...

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