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CDC & FDA: no contamination of flu vaccine lots: no truth to recall rumor.(News)
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November 15, 2003 |
Nellist, Catherine Cooper |
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No contamination of any flu vaccine has been identified anywhere in the United States, contrary to rumor, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Immunization Program said in a statement. Thus, the FDA has not recalled any lots of flu vaccine.
The flu vaccine is capable of causing some side effects, which is true with any vaccine. Most side effects from flu vaccine are mild. They include arm soreness and redness at the site of the injection, fever, and achiness. More serious reactions to ...
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