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Sat, Dec 31, 2011 - Page 2
CDC expands access to public flu vaccine
EXTENDED COVERAGE: Of the 11 people who have died during the flu outbreak, seven were infected with influenza B, none had been vaccinated and most had a chronic illness
Staff Writer, with CNA
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday it has expanded public access to -government--subsidized anti-viral influenza drugs to combat an unexpected development in the current flu outbreak.
Centers for Disease Control Deputy Director-General Chou Jih-haw (周志浩) said the influenza B virus has been responsible for 70 percent to 80 percent of severe flu cases this winter. However, recent weeks have seen a prevalence of the B-Yamagata virus strain, which is not prevented by flu vaccines prepared for this year, he said.
That is why the number of flu cases continues to increase despite a government vaccination program, Chou added...
Sat, Dec 31, 2011 - Page 2
CDC expands access to public flu vaccine
EXTENDED COVERAGE: Of the 11 people who have died during the flu outbreak, seven were infected with influenza B, none had been vaccinated and most had a chronic illness
Staff Writer, with CNA
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday it has expanded public access to -government--subsidized anti-viral influenza drugs to combat an unexpected development in the current flu outbreak.
Centers for Disease Control Deputy Director-General Chou Jih-haw (周志浩) said the influenza B virus has been responsible for 70 percent to 80 percent of severe flu cases this winter. However, recent weeks have seen a prevalence of the B-Yamagata virus strain, which is not prevented by flu vaccines prepared for this year, he said.
That is why the number of flu cases continues to increase despite a government vaccination program, Chou added...