H1N1 vaccine recall: CDC pulls almost one million doses off the market
- Romi Lassally
Just when you thought you'd gathered all the information you needed to make an educated decision about the H1N1 vaccine, the CDC drops a bombshell and recalls close to one million doses. It's important to note that this is a "non-safety-related volunatary recall, meaning the medicine is not being pulled for doing harm but rather, in this case, for not doing enough good. It turns out that in recent "stability tests" of the medication produced by Sanofi Pasteur, the drug's potency in the pre-filled pediatric syringes that had been distributed had dropped below pre-specified limits. Bottom line: in four lots tested, the vaccine wasn't strong enough.
No doubt, this is going to fuel the fires of the "to vaccinate or not to vaccinate" debate, giving both sides an opportunity to come out swinging. But before you jump to any conclusions, make sure you check out the FAQ on the CDC website. They've anticipated a lot of worried parents' questions and have answers at the ready.
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