Kimberly Hayes Taylor
The Detroit News
Category: Health
Posted by Kimberly Hayes Taylor (The Detroit News) on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 6:16 PMSwine flu outbreak shows vaccine industry needs changes, study says
Fears of a swine flu pandemic highlight the importance of developing new vaccines, as well as meeting public demand for existing vaccines, according a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis.
"We are facing a real threat of a shortage of at least six vaccines for common childhood illnesses," said NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick, Ph.D. Citing today's new report -- "What's Behind Vaccine Shortages," Herrick added, "The vaccine industry itself is at high risk for failure, with shortages becoming more frequent."
Herrick says vaccinating large population segments, especially children, is one of the most cost-effective ways of preserving life. "Unfortunately, government cost-controls have restricted the vaccine industry to archaic production methods when faster, more efficient options are available."
The FDA approval process also slows the development of vaccines for new virus strains." Herrick said these restrictions are partially to blame for the estimated four to six month lag in providing the public a vaccine for the current swine flu outbreak. "We have a fragile vaccine supply line that cannot respond quickly to emerging threats like we are seeing today." He added, "The federal government should remove itself from the marketplace."
For more information, please link to the full study.
Comments
| Jump to bottom |
Swine Flu
There is no reason to panic, there is no pandemic. People who travelled to Mexico caught the flu. The only people who die from it are the frail, the elderly, and children who are already in poor health. There is no greater chance of dying from the swine flu than there is from any other type of flu.
Why has this become a big deal so the Democrats can take over the health care system and "save" America from themselves. These National and International Health Organizations jump on the band wagon beause it allows them to show people they are relevant which they are not.
How many people has the lady in Howell infected? None
How many people did she come into contact with? I assume hundreds before she wqas quarantined.
So this tells me it isn't even that communicable. Wake up America and don't allow yourself to be led astray by the media.
| Jump to top |
