Sanofi Pasteur and Butantan Institute to Provide A(H1N1) Vaccine to Brazilian Government
Initial supply of 18 million doses of A(H1N1) influenza vaccine
The order from the Brazilian Ministry of Health provides for the initial supply of 18 million doses of the new A(H1N1) influenza virus vaccine: one million doses in final presentation and 17 million doses in bulk form. The agreement includes an option for an additional 15 million doses of A(H1N1) vaccine should the World Health Organization (WHO) request influenza manufacturers to switch production from the regular Southern Hemisphere Seasonal influenza vaccine to the Pandemic A(H1N1) vaccine.
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