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Expired-drug take vs. toss debate gets new vetting

Both the U.S. National Stockpile of drugs and an FDA testing program used to extend the shelf life of stockpiled meds are enjoying renewed visibility thanks to a Monday Washington Post report.

Frozen vaccine leads to call-backs

Ohio residents visiting an H1N1 clinic in Centerville also faced a potency problem, this one caused by product frozen in transit. More than 2,000 people vaccinated last week have received automated

Vaccine potency plunge problematic

What accounts for the low antigen level of the Sanofi-Aventis H1N1 vaccine for kids? The recalled 800,000 doses, in 0.25-mL pre-filled syringes intended for 6- to 35-month olds, have been found to be