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VACCINE SUPPLY
A temporary shortage of DPTP-Hib vaccine has resulted in deferred booster shots and reallocated supplies.
During routine pre-market testing in July, Health Canada uncovered a problem with a batch of Pentacel, a vaccine produced by Aventis Pasteur that protects against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio (DPTP) and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Children between 2 months and 18...