From the Associated Press via the Alton Telegraph: "Illinois seeks federal approval to buy flu vaccine from Europe," by Melanie Coffee--
Gov. Rod Blagojevich asked for federal permission Monday to buy at least 62,000 doses of flu vaccine from a British wholesaler, but federal health officials worry that the doses might not be safe or effective.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not immediately respond to the letter from Blagojevich, who has been fighting with the federal agency over importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada and Europe.
"I have every reason to think the FDA will work with us on this," Blagojevich said in announcing the plan Monday. "First of all, there’s an urgent need. Secondly, President Bush himself said he was looking to Canada to provide some help."
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