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Swine Flu Vaccine - An Interesting Example of Batch Production in Action

Jim Riley

1st May 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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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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