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...unexpected shutdown of a major vaccine manufacturer in 2004 left the U.S. with a shortage of shots. "We are thrilled with the approval because it means more manufacturers and more products are on the market, which means we have more vaccine to protect the community," says Dr. Jeanne Santoli, deputy director of immunizations services at the Centers for Disease Control...
...Because it is a newcomer to the market, however, FluLaval is only approved for use in adults 18 or older. That's typical of new vaccines, says Santoli, since manufacturers often test their products in adults first, then move on to safety and efficacy trials in younger children with less developed immune systems...
...With FluLaval, the US will have an additional 10-15 million doses of flu vaccine available, but Santoli notes that distributing the doses doesn't mean that they all get used. " Every year, we have more doses available than are administered, " she says. " We know that's an issue; that means that there are doses that go to waste. Last year, we distributed 81-82 million doses of vaccine, and we don't think that every dose was administered. We have work to do to make sure that these doses are used, and that people get as much protection...
...Everything We Had, Santoli...
...Everything We Had, Santoli...