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Thieves Steal Truck Containing H1N1 Vaccine
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Associated Press
November 06, 2009
MILWAUKEE — Police and health officials say a refrigerated truck carrying H1N1 vaccine has been recovered after being stolen from outside a swine flu clinic in Milwaukee.
Health operators officer Raquel Filmanowicz of the city’s health department says the truck was taken from the Sarah Scott Middle School after a clinic there closed Thursday.
Filmanowicz says she doesn’t know how much vaccine was in the truck, but that it was “compromised” in the theft and can no longer be administered. She doesn’t know if the thieves were aware the truck contained H1N1 vaccine.
Milwaukee police media officer Anne E. Schwartz says the truck was later recovered and an investigation is ongoing.
It’s unclear if a clinic planned at the South Division High School will go ahead Friday.
3Alan11
16 days ago
136 Comments
I'm not taking the vaccine anyway, I think I'll take my chances. Talk about a pandemic.............
coshane220
16 days ago
8400 Comments
With everyone in need of this vaccine, this is terrible situation!
Vigilant101
16 days ago
11074 Comments
Many states practice delivery at unknown disclosure for the safety of the public at undislosed time escorted by Law Enforcement!!! There is too much risk of contamination. Safety first. Dear God, what a mess this country is in and please give those who rule over us wisdom and guidance. Many are so concerned at our country headed for eternal ruination if our prayers are not heard.
DALLASCRANE
17 days ago
7716 Comments
The vaccine cannot be used once it it compromised or chain of command is not followed. It could have been frozen, overheated or damaged in some way. Sad for our neediest children. Sad for the thief's stupidity. Some will be very sick without this vaccine, some may die without it.
aussie4
17 days ago
3730 Comments
Sounds like an inside job to me, teh govt. just doesnt want this to work, yep I think a conspiricy could be in their midst.
avictor
17 days ago
368 Comments
If any children or faculty becomes ill with the H1N1 flu then these thieves should be charged with great bodily harm and that is of course, the least of it if something much worse does end up the result of this moronic action.
Sheriff_1
17 days ago
6834 Comments
Sheer stupidity. With all the issues of not enough vaccine and not being able to keep up, this takes the cake. How many dosage units are no longer good.
ralphiii
17 days ago
86 Comments
Stupid.
fplasencia
17 days ago
5340 Comments
Scum Bags stupid A****
Now they steal the medication that some -specially the very old and the very young- need so much... For what?
HEYSARGE
17 days ago
12046 Comments
Stupid people!
headbrer
17 days ago
2980 Comments
This is atrocious.
JKNKY
17 days ago
196 Comments
Catch them and charge them with something seriuos so they go away for a long time.
Murphyx
17 days ago
214 Comments
So stupid. They're messing with peoples security here. I wonder if the person or persons that stole it did so in opposition to the vaccine or to try and sell it? Either way, STUPID.
sharkey834
17 days ago
298 Comments
Such a waist. Hopefully they are able to track down the idiots responsible for this.
normancm
17 days ago
150 Comments
What a bunch of idiots!