Four months is not long considering how much has to happen. Step 1: isolate the virus. Step 2: figure out the right level of killed or weakened live virus needed to make an adequate immune response. Step 3: estimate how much vaccine is actually needed. Step 4: etc, etc. Usually manufacturers have 9-12 months to prepare. This is a biological situation, not a factory.
That said, I am frustrated with the delay. I want to immunize my kids ASAP. In the meantime, I'll get them immunized for seasonal flu.
Four months is not long considering how much has to happen. Step 1: isolate the virus. Step 2: figure out the right level of killed or weakened live virus needed to make an adequate immune response. Step 3: estimate how much vaccine is actually needed. Step 4: etc, etc. Usually manufacturers have 9-12 months to prepare. This is a biological situation, not a factory.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I am frustrated with the delay. I want to immunize my kids ASAP. In the meantime, I'll get them immunized for seasonal flu.