Why are some lots of the 2009 H1N1 flu nasal spray vaccine being recalled from the market?
• On December 23rd certain lots of the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine were recalled but not due to purity or safety issues. • Those that have received the designated lots of vaccine do not need to be revaccinated – it is an effective vaccine. Therefore, individuals that received the identified lots of vaccine will not be notified. • If a child younger than ten years of age has received the initial dose of H1N1 vaccine, they should receive the 2nd dose as directed. • Because of existing public concerns regarding H1N1 vaccine, the manufacturer felt obligated to release this information although it has no implications for safety of the vaccine. • For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/sprayrecall_qa.
• On December 23rd certain lots of the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine were recalled but not due to purity or safety issues. • Those that have received the designated lots of vaccine do not need to be revaccinated – it is an effective vaccine. Therefore, individuals that received the identified lots of vaccine will not be notified. • If a child younger than ten years of age has received the initial dose of H1N1 vaccine, they should receive the 2nd dose as directed. • Because of existing public concerns regarding H1N1 vaccine, the manufacturer felt obligated to release this information although it has no implications for safety of the vaccine.
