Swine Flu Shot Program Faces Major Hurdles in U.S.
Washington officials warn the mass swine flu vaccination effort for 215 million Americans may fail to launch due to legal liability fears from vaccine makers and healthcare groups. Officials plan bids from Merrell, Parke Davis, Wyeth, and Merck, with testing results to guide use of vaccines labeled A New Jersey 76 and A Victoria.
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Canada Closer to Swine Flu Vaccine Request Sparks Debate
Meriwether notes Canada’s proximity to the U.S. with 80 percent of Canadians living within 100 miles of the border. He says Canada has shown interest but not formally requested vaccine, prompting questions about U.S. duty to a neighboring country amid the 1918-19 pandemic parallel.
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Frisbee King Leads Big Summer Tourney at Lake Superior
In Houghton Michigan Jon Davis known as the Frisbee King drives the 19th International Frisbee Tournament in July at Eagle Harbor near Copper Country. The event draws 64 teams last year and serves as a prelude to the World Frisbee Tournament in California. Davis, organizer and local Chamber of Commerce president, reshaped a tavern into The Library and enjoys promoting the sport. The guts Frisbee format features two five man teams firing throws up to 90 mph with hard catching rules. The cup prize remains a quirky keepsake with a penny inside and occasional missing cuffs.
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