Blame Game over Flu Vaccine Seen as Off Target

NPR | By Julie Rovner

Published October 19, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

The loss of half of the nation's flu-vaccine supply has both President Bush and his Democratic rival, Sen. John Kerry, pointing fingers. But facts suggest both men may be placing the blame where it doesn't belong. NPR's Julie Rovner reports.

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