Vaccine shortage may cost $20B and trigger flu deaths
The CDC notes low flu activity in seven states while fears grow over a vaccine shortage as Chiron cannot supply 46 million to 48 million doses. FDA inspectors deemed Chiron's vaccine unsafe. Aventis Pasteur and Merck move to supply 24 million shots to high risk groups, with 58 million demand expected from high risk individuals. Employers plan clinics, but many shelved programs to aid vulnerable populations amid potential 36,000 annual deaths rising to 51,000 with complications. Health officials urge seniors to vaccinate against pneumonia.
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Flu clinic at Free State High School informs limits
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department will host a flu clinic 10 am to 2 pm Saturday at Free State High School 4700 Overland Drive. Fees are 12 for children 3 and under and 17 for others. Insurance cards advised. Eligibility covers high priority groups including young children 6 to 23 months, adults 65 and older, those 2 to 64 with chronic conditions, pregnant women, nursing home residents, children 6 months to 18 years on chronic aspirin therapy, health care workers with direct patient contact, and out of home caregivers or household contacts of young infants.
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Politicians weigh flu shot decisions amid scarce supply
U S Senators Brownback and Roberts differ on vaccination with Brownback declining while Roberts, 68, takes a shot as vaccines run short nationwide. Governor Sebelius and cabinet members forgo shots, stressing high risk groups. President Bush and John Kerry also decline, citing priority for at risk populations. Local clinics at Kansas Expocentre dispensed 3 700 doses amid lines and public concern over access and Canadian drug imports.
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Lawer called to JAG corps amid widespread reservist mobilization
Yanek, a West Point graduate and law student in Lawrence, volunteers with the 8th Legal Support Organization to aid soldiers with wills, housing, and employer arrangements as JAG reservists are called to active duty. Spokesmen note hundreds or more affected. solo practitioners face hardest disruption.
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