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February 4, 2002
Baltimore Sun (www.sunspot.net) (02/01/02) P. 1C;
Sentementes, Gus G.
Merck is recalling batches of its hepatitis A vaccine manufactured
by Passport Health. The reason for the
recall is that some batches of the vaccine did not contain the recommended dose. The financial responsibility for contacting
affected patients, scheduling appointments, giving blood tests, and giving new
vaccinations falls to Passport. Passport President Fran Lessans, pointing out
that the company pays $45 for each vaccine dose and charges patients $70,
asserts that the recall will have a tremendous impact on his company.
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