Laboratory results of unregistered flu vaccines
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    The Department of Health today (December 10) announced that laboratory tests on samples of the suspected unregistered influenza vaccines seized last week were found to contain influenza A (H1 & H3) and influenza B virus antigens.  

     The samples also passed the sterility test.

     The suspected unregistered flu vaccines packaged by Shenzhen Aventis Pasteur were seized during DH's investigation, and the samples were sent to DH's Public Health Laboratory Services for analysis.  

Ends/Saturday, December 10, 2005
Issued at HKT 13:34

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