Shortage of Prevnar vaccine prompts triage by doctors
Demand for the Prevnar vaccine against pneumonia meningitis and ear infections creates a national shortage. Wyeth Ayerst expects relief by March end. Doctors reroute doses to high risk children while delaying booster shots to extend limited supply.
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Samoan healers to share profits from AIDS drug
The families of two Samoan women who shared knowledge of the mamala tree will receive 20 percent of any commercial revenue from the anti-HIV compound prostratin. The Research Alliance agreement also allocates 5 percent to the NIH and directs remaining profits to AIDS research.
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Mother smuggles marijuana to inmate via large print Bible
In Columbus Georgia an inmate arranged for his mother to receive a large print Bible packed with marijuana and rolling papers. Powell wrote to his girlfriend asking for marijuana. Teasley pleaded guilty to attempting to cross guard lines with drugs and got probation and a fine. The girlfriend and mother were not charged.
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