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October 25, 2007
Scientists edge closer to a vaccine for plague
By Eric NagourneyPublished: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006
Researchers say they have taken a step toward developing a reliable vaccine against the plague.
The disease takes two forms: bubonic, which is spread by flea bites, and the more serious pneumonic, which is spread in the air. Government officials are concerned that it could also be used as a weapon.
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http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/01/18/healthscience/snvital.php
Posted by Donna Braquet at October 25, 2007 07:52 PM