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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 2:16 pm
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Originally Posted by Analise
I can't believe that there is a shortage in the US because a British company screwed it up. I wonder why American pharmaceutical companies aren't making the vaccine. I wonder what governmental restrictions are in place which prevents a pharmaceutical company from producing enough supply to meet the demand. Clearly there is a demand for the vaccine.
I agree. If drug reimportation is such a bad idea, then IMO US pharmaceutical companies should be preparing the vaccine. I have the same questions you do, Analise.

If I had just jumped three days earlier, I'd have gotten my shot. Now I'm out of luck like everyone else.
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