Novartis produces first batch of swine flu vaccine
June 15, 2009 by Fred · Leave a Comment
(AP) ovartis AG–European drug maker–has successfully completed production of the first batch of H1N1 swine flu vaccine.
The company announced Friday the new version of the vaccine–which was produced weeks ahead of the scheduled time–will be made available in the fall. Read more
India’s Cipla says ready to supply flu drug copy
April 28, 2009 by Fred · Leave a Comment
(AFP/Yahoo!) Indian drug manufacturer Cipla Tuesday said it could supply 1.5 million doses of a copy of the Tamiflu antiviral medication to fight the international swine flu outbreak.
“We have already received proposals from people on behalf of countries in Latin America, Mexico and Israel,” the Mumbai-based company’s chief executive Read more
Administration declares health emergency in swine flu outbreak
April 27, 2009 by Fred · Leave a Comment
(Health Day News) Warning the worst is yet to come, U.S. officials Sunday declared the rapid spread of swine flu to be a public health emergency, and freed up 12.5 million doses of antiviral medication to help fight the disease, which has now infected 20 people in five states. Read more
