The federal government plans to spend $3.3 billion on bird flu initiatives, about half of that on a vaccine.
Vaccine Development and Manufacturing
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July 1st 2006
By Laura Bush
The approvals of two groundbreaking vaccines in the last month is encouraging news. Vaccines have long been undervalued because they haven't been as profitable as other pharmaceuticals. So it's good to see them getting deserved attention that goes beyond fears of flu outbreaks.
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Human infections with avian flu strain H5N1 are occurring in a number of southeast Asian countries that have experienced large outbreaks of avian influenza. How great a risk to the human population is posed by this virus, and what steps can be taken to minimize its impact? Preventive vaccines have great potential to avert the spread of avian flu and other infectious diseases. What are the factors affecting the creation of new vaccines, and how can they be optimized to promote public health?
FDA plans to conduct good manufacturing practices (GMP) inspections of flu vaccine manufacturers annually instead of every two years.
Bioterrorism legislation is in the works, but there will be a tough fight to enact added liability protections for manufacturers.
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