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Is a pandemic flu vaccine being made now ? - Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers

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Is a pandemic flu vaccine being made now ?

Has anyone seen this information and if so where ?
It is a bit unclear as the WHO said on declaring phase 4 that seasonal flu vaccine would carry on and that a pandemic strain would not be made. Unless she did mean not at the moment.
Thanks in advance.

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7 Responses to “Is a pandemic flu vaccine being made now ? - Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers”

1. admin on 10 Aug 2009 at 7:05 am #
   
   
   I'm not sure but I reckon they're saying the regular flu vaccine offers some level of protection against this flu. Also they're saying the bird flu one might work but they don't want to use the stockpile because this flu isn't that terrible. It's just like regular flu outside Mexico and they're concerned if we use all of our vaccine stockpile we will be in distress should we have an outbreak of bird flu which is much more deadly.

   There is some drugs available though to help fight the flu should we get it.
2. admin on 10 Aug 2009 at 7:05 am #
   
   
   Contrary to the above, flu is a virus, which is not curable. Most our medications do is help the immune system fight it. If viruses were curable we would have cures for colds.

   But, yes, I believe a flu vaccine is being worked on by top BioTech laboratories around the world and the government. A vaccine is not 100% effective and it has some side effects, but it will protect the greater population if a large percentage receive it.
3. admin on 10 Aug 2009 at 7:05 am #
   
   
   http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=2…

   They're working on it. The above link has useful information.
4. admin on 10 Aug 2009 at 7:05 am #
   
   
   even if it already has been made- it won't be distributed for a long time yet- because of all the checks the vaccine has to go through- the cost etc. but don't worry
   if you live in the u.k you're unlikely to die from it-or even get it.
5. admin on 10 Aug 2009 at 7:05 am #
   
   
   They are attacking that one on multiple fronts. The best estimate is 6 weeks:
   http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local…

   This is the 21st century. Biotechnology these days has a lot of weapons in its arsenal. Have faith - there are a lot of knowledgeable and smart people working on this. I want to be with them but my background is applied math not biotechnology.

   Thanks
   Bill
6. admin on 10 Aug 2009 at 7:05 am #
   
   
   there are drugs but if we all take them even if we dont need them the bug will mutate and be worse next time around
7. admin on 10 Aug 2009 at 7:05 am #
   
   
   It's being worked on.. There are currently two meds that will cure the flu.