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May 15, 2002

U.S. IMMUNIZATION NEWS

"Vaccine Update"

Washington Post (www.washingtonpost.com) (05/14/02) P. F5

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that shortages of eight vaccines may soon be over.  The agency's Web site lists the estimated arrival dates of vaccine supplies for which there have been shortages.  Temporary plant closings, companies discontinuing vaccine production, and low supplies are the main culprits behind the shortages.

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