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But such a mutation could happen in the future?and the deaths in northwest Thailand demonstrate how unprepared Asia is for an unchecked outbreak. Most nations in the region have minimal stocks of antiviral drugs and no pandemic action plan. H5N1 vaccine, still in development, would not arrive in time...
“The current vaccine is not effective against the B strain, which is responsible for 20-30 percent of meningitis cases,” DeMaria said.
In addition, the $70 vaccine lasts only a few years, and DeMaria said additional booster shots are not recommended because they make people more susceptible to contracting the disease.
An improved vaccine will be available in 2005 for $140.
Rosenthal said the high costs of the vaccine versus the relative low risk of the disease is an issue which UHS is examining.