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Sunday, September 20, 2009

First Swine Flu Vaccines Made With "Live Attenuated Virus"


The nasal spray contains a weakened live virus, while injections contain killed and fragmented virus. The spray gives a stronger immune reaction but carries a small risk that the virus will multiply too quickly in people with compromised immunity.

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