Order for swine flu vaccines cancelled

An order placed by the State for some 3

An order placed by the State for some 3.7 million doses of swine flu vaccine from the Baxter pharmaceutical company has been cancelled, the Health Service Executive has confirmed, writes .

It said the vaccines were no longer required now that experts agreed most people would only require one dose. It was originally envisaged two jabs would be required.

A spokeswoman said this would result in a saving of €25 million to €35 million.

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