Posted on 12/22/2009 5:25:01 PM PST by AngieGal
Drugmaker MedImmune is recalling nearly 5 million doses of H1N1 flu vaccine because the nasal spray appears to lose strength over time, federal health officials announced Tuesday.
The vaccine recall is the second this month caused by declining potency and comes as public health officials urge millions of Americans to get vaccinated against swine flu.
The action affects more than 4.6 million doses, but the vast majority have already been used, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Agency officials said the vaccine was strong enough when it was distributed in October and November.
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h1n1 for dollars
Bammer’s first effort in health care crisis management doesn’t pass the sniff test.
I doubt this will raise his approval ratings.
How come this has never happened with the regular flu vaccines?
Remember the he!! Bush got because of a flu vaccine shortage?
....waiting... oh MSM where are you?
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Remember when we had the anthrax attack....congress lined up like ducks at a carnival for cipro....
Licensed from or made in China; or designed/made in India.
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Cheers!
I for one don’t think it’s actually being recalled, I don’t think it was ever made. Took the money and run.
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