U.S. Recalls 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine

by Joanne Silberner, NPR

After massive efforts to convince the public that it should get vaccinated against the swine flu virus, the government Tuesday recalled 800,000 doses of vaccine targeted to children. The recall, which was based on potency concerns, may lead to fresh worries that the government rushed to get the product on the market too quickly.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, December 15, 2009