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JAMA. 2000;284:2712.

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MMWR. 2000;49:1029-1030

A temporary shortage of adult tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td) in the United States has resulted from two coincident situations: (1) a decrease in the number of lots released by Wyeth Lederle (Pearl River, New York), and (2) a temporary decrease in inventory of vaccine following routine maintenance activities at the production facilities by Aventis Pasteur (Swiftware, Pennsylvania) that lasted longer than anticipated. Approximately one half of the usual number of Td doses has been distributed this year. Although there have been no decreases in production of tetanus toxoid (TT), availability is low because of increased use during the Td shortage. On the basis of information provided by Aventis Pasteur, the Public Health Service expects vaccine supplies to be restored early in 2001. Until then, Aventis Pasteur will be limiting orders to assure the widest possible distribution of available doses.

The shortage will only impact persons aged 7 . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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