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Takeda Recalling Suspended Batches of Moderna Jabs in Japan; Administrative Action Possible
Foreign particles found in Moderna vaccine vials in Japan were confirmed to be stainless steel, which is unlikely to pose additional health and safety risks, the US company and local partner Takeda Pharmaceutical said on September 1. Takeda will start…
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