Drug Company Under Fire After Revealing Dengue Vaccine May Harm Some

DENISE GRADY and KATIE THOMAS, NY Times: Health
Sun, 12/17/2017 - 10:05am

A promising vaccine for dengue fever is in limbo after the Philippines suspended its use amid widespread public anger and fears about its safety.

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