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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many millions did European Union and India joined hands to develop new Influenza Vaccine?
A
15 millions
B
19 millions
C
25 millions
D
35 millions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1945. The first flu vaccines are approved for use for people who aren’t in the U.S. military.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drug Name : Influenza Virus Vaccine Influenza Virus Vaccine(Fluzone High Dose) generic is an immunization agent, prescribed for children aged 6 months and older against influenza caused by influenza virus. It stimulates the body to produce antibodies. * Drug Price mentioned in Indian Rupees ( ₹ ).

Detailed explanation-3: -If your child is age 9 or older, one dose is enough. One dose is also enough if your child is younger than age 9 and has had two or more flu vaccine doses given at least four weeks apart at any time before July 1, 2021. The two doses could have been given in the same season, in consecutive seasons or in any season.

Detailed explanation-4: -With support from the US Army, the first inactivated flu vaccine was developed by Thomas Francis and Jonas Salk at the University of Michigan. The vaccine was tested for safety and efficacy on the US military, before being licensed for wider use in 1945.

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