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October 28, 2005

Chiron to Produce Bird Flu Vaccine

Stepping up its preparations for a possible flu pandemic, the government has awarded a $62.5 million contract to the Chiron Corporation to manufacture millions of doses of a vaccine against the strain of bird flu that authorities fear. (nytimes.com)

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