Tuesday, October 12, 2004

CDC Posts Interim Guidelines for Influenza Vaccination

CDC Posts Interim Guidelines for Influenza Vaccination

[Via Medscape Headlines]


U.S. Health Officials Release National Flu Pandemic Plan

U.S. Health Officials Release National Flu Pandemic Plan:

""The Dept of Health and Human Services recently released its plan to respond to and prepare for an influenza pandemic, detailing domestic actions as well as its role in the global health community.
The Nation's Health""

[Via Medscape Headlines]



Sunday, October 10, 2004

Can We Learn Something From The Flu Vaccine Shortage?

I hadn't thought of this until Michelle Malkin pointed it out in her excellent weblog:

""Why on earth does the U.S. get virtually all of its flu vaccine supply from just two manufacturers? Because federal bulk purchase of vaccines at government-controlled prices has made the vaccine market a market that few drug companies want to be in.

[snip]

...the flawed approach used by the CDC--that is, using its buying clout to extract deep discounts from manufacturers--is exactly the same approach that John Kerry thinks the Medicare program should use for all prescription drugs, not just vaccines. More on our flawed vaccine policy here and here.""

[Via Michelle Malkin]



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