Jesse Goodman
Jesse Goodman
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It's premature to put a number on the actual supply for next year because manufacturing is continuing, and there are still some uncertainties with respect to Chiron, but we are very encouraged by being able to license this new vaccine, and also I think Chiron has reached a significant milestone in terms of their recent FDA inspection. We're encouraged by the positive track they're on, although the assessment is ongoing. The bottom line is it's encouraging. We certainly are hopeful that there will be additional vaccine beyond what was available last year.
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In addition, any vaccine produced must pass all tests for safety and potency before it can be marketed in the U.S.,
kinds simpler tests
The simpler kinds of tests for antibodies won't work,
area promising research
That's been an area of a lot of research, ... promising technologies.
actions additional amount determine evaluate fda flu market needed supply vaccine work
Additional work is needed to determine the amount of vaccine Chiron may be able to supply the U.S. market for the upcoming flu season. FDA will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of their corrective actions going forward.
alert banks blood weeks
Two weeks ago we issued an alert to blood banks
achievement banks blood develop health licensed organ patient public quickly remarkable screen test throughout tissue
To develop an investigational test to screen blood, tissue and organ donors, and to get this test in blood banks throughout the country, and then licensed this quickly is a remarkable achievement for public health and patient safety.
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We are pleased that the Chiron Corp. has taken steps to address issues at their facility in Liverpool as they prepare for the upcoming flu season,