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Breaking News - Merck Vaccine Recall

12.12.07 | Comment?

Merck & Co. is recalling about a million doses of a childhood vaccine, after testing showed a sterilization problem in a Pennsylvania factory. The company is not aware of any harm to children who received the vaccine, known as Hib, which prevents meningitis and pneumonia. It is a three-dose shot recommended for all children under 5 and is usually given to infants starting at two months old. Below are a few links to the developing story.

http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSWBT00804620071213
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/newstex/AFX-0013-21631310.htm
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iGAbaEn2I-4TEgFdrye5Hx4h9RbwD8TG5LI80

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