Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Hi All This just apperaed on CNN today: " The Fujian strain, which emerged in the Far East, is now responsible for 75 percent of U.S. flu cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. But drug makers could not culture the Fujian strain in a way to meet FDA standards, forcing the advisory committee to make this year's flu vaccine the same as it was last year. " http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/12/13/sprj.flu03.vaccine/index.html Does this mean all those vaccinated have been given a vaccine with the wrong target = therefore a total waste? Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Hi All This just apperaed on CNN today: " The Fujian strain, which emerged in the Far East, is now responsible for 75 percent of U.S. flu cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. But drug makers could not culture the Fujian strain in a way to meet FDA standards, forcing the advisory committee to make this year's flu vaccine the same as it was last year. " http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/12/13/sprj.flu03.vaccine/index.html Does this mean all those vaccinated have been given a vaccine with the wrong target = therefore a total waste? Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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