Swine Flu Vaccine - An Interesting Example of Batch Production in Action
Friday, May 01, 2009
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A fascinating video here from the BBC news site which explains the start of the production process that will lead to the mass production of a vaccine to combat H1N1. The production process starts with a small batch of hens eggs. Four weeks later the vaccine is ready; industrial strength capacity can be achieved some 5-6 months later (too late you might fear?). Still, a different and alternative way of explainin batch production…
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