Russia one step away from swine flu vaccine
Published: 10 September, 2009, 23:15
In Russia's St. Petersburg, 30 people have agreed to test a new vaccine against swine flu. The volunteers will spend a week in hospital under medical monitoring.
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Published: 10 September, 2009, 23:15
In Russia's St. Petersburg, 30 people have agreed to test a new vaccine against swine flu. The volunteers will spend a week in hospital under medical monitoring.