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    Feds study swine flu vaccine for asthmatics

    (Chicago Tribune) UPDATED 2009-10-20
    The U.S. government has started a study to determine how much swine flu vaccine to give to asthmatics. People with asthma are known to be at higher risk for swine flu complications, but experts say that some asthma medicines may interfere with the vaccine. The study is to determine the best dosage for people with respiratory problems.  Read full story >
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