In preparation for future pandemics, the US government is reaching out to drug and vaccine manufactures and suppliers for advice on how to establish a quick-response industry consortium.
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Federal agency seeks dialogue with industry on how to enable surge capacity for pandemic vaccines without cutting back on other production.One key factor: workforce development.

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Only government staff participated in the meeting defining the next season’s influenza vaccine composition after the annual public FDA vaccines advisory committee meeting was cancelled.
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