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Swine Flu Vaccine to be Made in Monroe Co.

Swine Flu Vaccine to be Made in Monroe Co. - Monday, May 25, 2009 at 4:40PM EST

SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY- The weapons to wipe out swine flu are going to be made in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Sanofi Pastuer got a 190-million-dollar order from the federal government to make the vaccine. They will make the vaccine at their Swiftwater facility.

Sanofi Pastuer is the world’s largest vaccine maker. It already produces 45% of seasonal flu vaccines.