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CBHD: Facing the Flue Vaccine Mess - Ferdinand D. Yates Jr. Once again, the influenza vaccination has proved to be a conundrum. In 2003, the demand for the vaccination exceeded the supply available. The public fear approached hysteria, as there were reports of deaths of children in Colorado. The news media fanned the flame of worry as nary a day went by without a report of the projected ramifications of the shortage of influenza vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) struggled with establishing recommendations for vaccination of high-risk individuals. In 2004, the demand for influenza vaccination again exceeded the supply. Thankfully, however, we have learned from our past errors. The CDC was extraordinarily prompt in establishing and publishing vaccination guidelines for the current shortage. The news media also appeared more circumspect in reporting the vaccine shortage. There appeared to be a concerted effort to publish accurate and adequate medical information. Questions abound. How is it that a vaccination shortage of this magnitude can occur in two consecutive years in a country with arguably the best health care in the world? In 2003, the supply (which had been more than adequate for prior years) was inadequate because of unexpected demand. In 2004, the supply was limited due to contamination of the product during the production phase. Full Article: http://www.cbhd.org/resources/healthcare/yates_2005-01-28.htm |
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2006 Ethics-Governance.com |
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