Posted on 09/11/2009 12:09:42 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The swine flu vaccine appears to work for adults with just one shot and within 10 days, a major boost to the widespread immunization campaign that officials are planning to protect people against the first influenza pandemic in 41 years, researchers reported.
Preliminary data from an Australian study found that a single standard dose could produce an immune response in more than 96 percent of recipients, and U.S. studies indicate that the protection occurs within eight to 10 days, scientists reported. The vaccine also appeared safe.
The eagerly awaited findings mark the first results from a flurry of studies that scientists have been rushing to conduct to develop a swine flu vaccine. The findings indicate that plans to inoculate millions of Americans -- the most ambitious vaccine campaign in U.S. history -- and worldwide could occur much more quickly and require far less vaccine than officials had feared.
"This is good news," said Anthony S. Fauci of the National Institutes of Health, which is leading the U.S. efforts to develop the vaccine. "This is very good news. If you needed two doses, that would be a major strain on vaccine supplies nationally and globally."
In a statement released Friday, officials said U.S. studies found a 15-microgram dose of vaccine made by Sanofi Pasteur produced a protective immune response in 96 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and in 56 percent of adults aged 65 and older. The same single dose of the CSL vaccine in the Australian study produced a protective immune response in 80 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and in 60 percent of adults aged 65 and older. Officials said the differences may be due to "technical differences" in the preliminary data.
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No thanks, still not going to take the shot.
What could Sebelius be so happy about? We can cure swine flu with the blood of a million aborted children?
Not sure if that will hold up, but there is a lot of fear and resistance to the shot.”
Wasn't this a South Park episode? This seems like extreme paranoia. The flu does kill. Geez!
You take it first Kate.
Still not clear on why I need it, so no thanks.
She was a big disappointment to the family, however as she decided to prostitute herself and enter Democrat politics.
She is not related to him.
I knew that. I have been a Sibelius fan for most of my life. I’m no fan of this floozy, however.
Both had high fevers, the oldest son had 104 degrees.
The doctor prescribed Relenza (I'm guessing it's a form of Tamiflu)...
..the youngest recovered in 3 days-(because he got the treatment immediately)
...the oldest in 5 days.
"Chickenpox."
“I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.”
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