Newer PostOlder PostT H U R S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 0 4Bush Dropped The Ball on Flu Vaccinesby Michael in New York on 11/18/2004 07:50:00 PMThe evidence is mounting that the Bush-run FDA completelydropped the ball on the flu vaccines.</p><p> Everyone knew for years itwas dumb to rely on one or two sources for vaccines.</p><p> Othercountries had multiple plans in place to deal with "unexpected"problems.But now it's clearer that the screw-ups at the vaccine plantwere seen as early as 1999 -- when the Clinton-run FDA sent awarning letter saying they would take legal action if the plantdidn't fix the problems.</p><p> Then the FDA found problems in 2001,2003, and 2004 -- and did nothing.</p><p> So when your elderlyparent has to stand in line for hours to get a flu shot or whenyou have to hack and cough your way through an illnessbecause they told you to skip your shot this year, you knowwho to thank: Bush.</p><p> Add New CommentYou are commenting as a Guest.</p><p> You may select one to log into: Logged in as Logout from DISQUSLogged in asusing Facebook Connect (Logout)Type your comment here.</p><p> Use Media ▼Community Page Subscribe by emailTrackback URL http://americablog.disqus.com/bush_dropped_the_ball_on_flu_vaccines/trackback/blog comments powered by DisqusHome HuffPost PoliticsPaul Helmke: NRA Defeated In Key Gun ViolencePrevention Vote: Elections Have Consequences -The National Rifle Association leadership suffered amajor defeat in the U.S.</p><p> Senate today, losing a keyvote on a bill that would have radically...15 minutes ago Daily KosWhat's the Rush? 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