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<DIV>Is it just me, or does something seem strange about a vaccine that needs to be discarded as hazardous waste, if it's not injected into a human? Seems like a clear case of the cure being worse than the disease. Is there not a non-hazardous preservative that could be used?</DIV>
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<DIV>Melody LaBella</DIV>
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<DIV>Central Contra Costa Sanitary District</DIV>
<DIV>Martinez, CA<BR><BR>>>> "Charlotte A. Smith" <csmith@pharmecology.com> 2/24/2010 10:57:34 AM >>><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>There appears to be a great deal of confusion and conflicting advice regarding the waste categorization and disposal of the H1N1 vaccine. In an effort to assist healthcare facilities and health departments in making waste disposal decisions, we’ve generated the attached News Alert which provides a summary of the various vaccines and how they should be categorized and disposed. We’ve also posted this on our website at <A href="http://www.pharmecology.com">www.pharmecology.com</A>. I hope this is helpful. <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Best regards, <o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Charlotte A. Smith, R. Ph., M.S., HEM<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>csmith@pharmecology.com<o:p></o:p></P>
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