Bridging Trials on for Imported Swine flu Vaccine; Swine flu fears at the Kumbh Mela
Since the Swine flu vaccine being produced indigenously in India are still some way away from commercial availability, attempts have been underway for the vaccine to be imported for use here after being tested for efficacy and safety of use for the Indian populace. These tests on imported swine flu vaccines, also known as bridging trials are to be conducted in Hyderabad, by the end of February according to this report in The Hindu.
According to the report, the bridging trials are first step towards taking up a vaccine inoculation programme among high-risk groups in the country, such as pregnant women, children, health care workers and persons with co-existing morbidities.
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