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Contaminated flu shots 'not a crisis,' says CDC

Sabin Russell, Chronicle Medical Writer

Despite the discovery of tainted vaccine at the British factory that makes half of America's flu shot supply, U.S. health authorities said Friday they were confident there would be enough available for the coming influenza season.

"This is not a crisis,'' said Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, during a press conference.

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