Tuesday, September 22, 2009


source: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/


first wave H1N1 pandemic MedImmune nasal spray is a live attenuated vaccine recommended for 2 year-old till 49 year-old. Anticipated 3.4mil vaccine will be distributed in United States early October 2009. High risk groups will be vaccinate first. Children less than 10 year-old will need 2 doses. However, age recommended for 2 doses may varies; for MedImmune, 2 through 9 year-old, Norvatis 2 through 8 year-old and Sanofi Pasteur 6 months through 8 years. The 2 doses should be 21 days apart.

reference:
1) http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/sep1809update-jw.html
2) http://www.wmtw.com/news/21049473/detail.html
3) http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/statements/2009/pandemic_vaccine_donations_20090918/en/index.html

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