Flu season off to slow start in U S with limited vaccine
The United States sees a slow flu start with Delaware and New York showing notable activity amid a nationwide vaccine shortage. CDC officials warn season could still worsen, as vaccine supply remains well short of demand with 61 million doses available of 98 million needed, risking higher illness and hospitalizations.
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States fill void on drug safety with independent reviews
A dozen states led by Kansas created the Drug Effectiveness Review Project to compare drugs for safety and value. The effort, now with 12 member states and two nonprofit groups, raised early concerns about Vioxx as far back as 2002 and helped Oregon and Washington drop it from Medicaid prescribing tools.
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