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Swine flu vaccineOct. 15, 2009 Wrap, suggested lead: Some surveys have shown widespread fear of taking the long-anticipated swine flu vaccine. As Mark Schwerin reports, those fears are unfounded. (1:05/Schwerin/STD) Among concerns about the swine flu vaccine are low levels of mercury compounds added as preservatives. But the vaccine is made the same way as existing seasonal flu vaccine, says Dr. Karim Essani, a WMU virologist and professor of biological sciences. (:38/Essani..........................................seasonal flu vaccine.) Essani says people concerned about mercury compounds should take the flu nasal spray vaccine. From Western Michigan University, I'm Mark Schwerin. Actualities: CUT ONE: Essani says people also are afraid of vaccine side effects, while others believe H1N1 swine flu isn't that serious in most cases, which is true. (:41/Essani.........................................................be miserable.) CUT TWO: Essani says people should get vaccinated for personal protection, but, more importantly, to prevent the spread of the disease. (:36/Essani.................................................personal protection.) CUT THREE: Essani says the injectable vaccine provides better immunity, but the nasal spray doesn't include mercury compounds. (:22/Essani...........................................................in it at all.) For additional comments or an interview with Essani, call
(269) 387-2661. WMU Radio News Service Media contact: Mark Schwerin, 269 387-8400, mark.schwerin@wmich.edu |