FDA Investigating Reports of Unlicensed Influenza Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of potential distribution of
unlicensed influenza vaccine in the United States. The Agency is aggressively working with State health authorities
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate the source and quality of influenza vaccine
being made available through unusual suppliers. FDA has licensed three influenza vaccines for use in the U.S.:
Fluzone, manufactured by Aventis Pasteur, Inc., and Fluvirin, manufactured by Evans Vaccines (a subsidiary of
Chiron Corporation), both of which are given as injections; and FluMist, manufactured by Medimmune, which is given
as a nasal spray. These vaccines are available from licensed sources, such as doctors, pharmacies and health care
clinics. Read more...
