The big news in swine flu this week: Vaccines from four drugmakers have been approved for use in the United States, and with the companies' production lines cranking there will be plenty to go around. Clinical trials have also shown that a single shot is enough to create a strong immune response, which means stockpiles will go twice as far as they would have if two shots were necessary. Said U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius:
"There will be vaccines for everyone." ... The first doses should be available within the next four weeks, according to the FDA [Reuters].
But as flu season is already ramping up, some people are wondering what they can do to protect themselves until the vaccine is available. One enterprising reporter decided to find out what her daily routine would be like if she wore a paper jumpsuit, mask, goggles, and gloves provided by a company ...
