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The Motley Fool October 29, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Flu Shots for the Elite The flu shot shortage offers some food for thought for investors. Here are some statistics showing the establishment has some problems with the priorities when it comes to the flu.
The Motley Fool June 17, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Biotech's Apple Dumpling Gang Chiron has made a number of financial and planning mistakes in the production of its flu vaccine.
The Motley Fool November 30, 2006 Brian Lawler	Happy (Sniffle) Holidays (Cough) It's flu season again, and the market for influenza vaccines is hot. Pharma investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 14, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Mythical Flu Vaccine The vaccine maker does not know when or if it will be able to start manufacturing again. Investors should pay close attention.
BusinessWeek July 25, 2005 Gene G. Marcial	Is Merck Rallying After That Nasty Tumble? Although most analysts who track Merck remain bearish on the beleaguered drugmaker, some upbeat investors are buying. Why? It's Vioxx market may have softened, but its new vaccines will rise to the occasion.
The Motley Fool October 6, 2004 Rich Duprey	Chiron Sneezes, Investors Catch Cold British authorities shut down the pharmaceutical's only U.S. flu vaccine manufacturing facility. This may in fact be an opportunity to scoop up a beleaguered stock at fire sale prices.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Take Two on COX-2 FDA panel recommendations breathe new life into Merck and Pfizer's COX-2 pain medications. Looking ahead, investors should give a good, long look to the drug sector.
The Motley Fool December 10, 2004 Rich Duprey	Regulators Quarantine Chiron The FDA sends a warning letter on the heels of a suspension extension by British authorities. Whether shares of the pharmaceutical ultimately finish up or down, the one-two punch from U.S. and British authorities still points to an ailing company.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Sickly Forecast The flu vaccine maker further reduces its estimated dose production. With its earnings release due next week, perhaps Chiron was simply preparing investors for a jolt.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2005 Rich Duprey	Is Chiron Worth It? The vaccine maker rejects Novartis' bid of $40 a share as inadequate. How much should the pharma pay? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 23, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Dueling Fools: Merck Bear Looking at other big pharma peers, Merck is dead last when it comes to expected three- to five-year EPS growth. Why buy a troubled pharma when better options exist?
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron Ready to Fly Flu vaccine maker readies first shipments as flu season begins and avian flu fears rise.
The Motley Fool September 2, 2005 Rich Duprey	Will Flu Vaccine Catch Cold? The CDC says we may have as many as 97 million doses this year, but that's a best-case scenario. This year again, it's Chiron causing the uncertainty.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2006 Rich Duprey	Celebrex Doubles Lawsuit Risk A new study says the Pfizer painkiller doubles the risk of a heart attack. Investors, beware.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron Bundles Bad News The flu vaccine maker's bad news bonanza can't mask that it's overvalued.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2010 Brian Orelli	The End of a Swine Flu Era A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended yesterday that next year's seasonal flu vaccine contain the vaccine for the H1N1 virus, aka the swine flu.
The Motley Fool October 5, 2004 Alyce Lomax	No Cheer for Chiron A U.K. regulatory body suspended its manufacturing license because of contamination. The company's misstep adds up to another rough flu season.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Earnings Ills Flu vaccine manufacturer expected to report significantly lower profits.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2004 Rich Duprey	Chiron Requests a Second Thought Had the vaccine maker simply issued a press release with the incorrect information, it might be understandable, but investors might feel more at ease if it had gotten it right when it filed documents with the SEC.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2004 Brian Gorman	Merck Is Down But Not Out The pharma's woes may have silver linings. For now, the company's investors might want to sit tight.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2009 Brian Orelli	Novartis: Diversification Isn't Good Enough Novartis has become a better diversified company, with acquisitions of vaccines specialist Chiron and 25% of eye-care specialist Alcon, but it's far from a cure all, as the fourth quarter showed.
The Motley Fool April 4, 2006 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Booster Shot Novartis raises its bid for the biotech a second time, appeasing dissident shareholders.
BusinessWeek April 4, 2005 Gene G. Marcial	Schein Gets Over The Flu Henry Schein, the top producer of flu vaccines in the U.S., reported notable fourth-quarter earnings despite the mandated stoppage of vaccine production last year.
The Motley Fool November 4, 2005 Rich Duprey	Merck Eases Its Pain The pharmaceutical giant wins an important Vioxx trial. And while it's a welcome reprieve for the company, the decision doesn't seem to warrant the enthusiasm with which the market greeted the decision.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2005 Brian Gorman	Flu Vaccines' Unhealthy Competition The vaccine business is notoriously tricky. Given the nature of the business, respectable returns are predicated on high volumes. New competitors in the flu-fighting niche could make all companies worse off.
The Motley Fool June 14, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Credit Conundrum Standard & Poor's downgrades the biotech's credit rating on seemingly old news. Why now?
The Motley Fool February 8, 2008 Brian Orelli	Merck in Lukewarm Water The pharmaceutical's settlement ends a government probe into Medicaid overcharging allegations.
BusinessWeek October 24, 2005 John Carey	New Vaccines For A Pandemic Using DNA, vast amounts of flu vaccine could be made quickly. But will the drugs work?
The Motley Fool December 21, 2006 Brian Lawler	Dueling Fools: Merck Bull What you are getting with Merck is one of the best-managed pharmas out there that will be experiencing solid double-digit earnings growth in the not-too-distant future with a smart dividend payout.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Prognosis Good for Merck The pharmaceutical weathered a tough year but should ride out its Vioxx troubles. While strict value investors may be put off, risk-tolerant investors can buy these shares today.
The Motley Fool October 23, 2006 Brian Lawler	Merck Mints Money The pharmaceutical hangs on, despite ongoing Vioxx woes. Conservative investors may do best to stay away from Merck until a lower share-price opportunity presents itself, now that shares are no longer sporting such a large Vioxx discount.
The Motley Fool October 22, 2004 Rich Duprey	Chiron Reports Profit, But So What? The flu vaccine debacle overshadows the company's profits and earnings.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2011 Chris Baines	Why Getting A Flu Shot Is Critical Vaccines save the lives of millions. By getting a flu shot, you're also aiding future vaccine research conducted by major pharmaceutical companies.
The Motley Fool September 18, 2007 Brian Orelli	New York Tag-Teams Merck Both the city and state of New York sue Merck over Vioxx payments, alleging the big pharma defrauded Medicaid and other government agencies, by hiding problems related to its painkilling drug.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2004 Rich Duprey	Chiron Crisis Creates Investor Opportunity As flu vaccine maker flames out, other companies may step in to fill the void.
The Motley Fool April 3, 2006 Rich Duprey	Merck Outclassed Class action status is granted to third parties -- like health insurance companies, HMOs, and unions -- in a Vioxx lawsuit. Investors, this is a disturbing development.
BusinessWeek January 31, 2005 Arlene Weintraub	Chiron's Flu Aches May Last Awhile Its vaccine rivals are gaining traction -- and its other businesses are just so-so
The Motley Fool June 23, 2005 Rich Smith	Dueling Fools: Merck Bull It's hard to argue with a price this cheap. With a price-to-free cash flow ratio of less than 11, Merck's a steal.
The Motley Fool March 3, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron Back From the Dead British authorities give vaccine manufacturer the go-ahead to restart facility. Investors can breathe a sigh of relief.
The Motley Fool May 27, 2005 Rich Duprey	Glaxo's Flu Vaccine Booster The drug giant's return could give the U.S. flu vaccine market a shot in the arm.
The Motley Fool April 10, 2006 Rich Duprey	Merck Splits the Difference The pharmaceutical wins one, loses one in New Jersey Vioxx trials. Investors should expect to see more losses.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2006 Rich Duprey	Will Acquisitions Patch Merck's Pipeline? The pharmaceutical giant announces a biotech shopping spree. A few key acquisitions that contribute late-stage drugs and significant revenue might be all Merck needs to keep its pipeline open. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2006 Brian Lawler	Dueling Fools: Merck Bull Rebuttal Plenty of cash. Big pipeline. Not to worry. The future can't be predicted, but Merck's history shows its ability to weather even the toughest pharmaceutical-development environments.
The Motley Fool September 1, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Novartis Keeps Gorging Offering to buy the remainder of Chiron for $4.5 billion may up this company's execution risk over the next few quarters. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek October 22, 2007 Catherine Arnst	Roll Up Your Sleeve, Gramps A graying population may create a huge market for vaccines that buttress aging immune systems.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2007 Brian Orelli	98 Lawsuits Down, About 15,000 To Go Merck's Vioxx caseload just got a little smaller, when an appellate court ruled that 98 people from England and Wales could not sue in the U.S. Shares are up on the news.
The Motley Fool October 23, 2007 Brian Orelli	Old Merck on New Drugs It looks like the old Merck is back, with new drugs driving double-digit sales growth in the third-quarter.
The Motley Fool August 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Merck Broaches the Obvious Merck will naturally end up settling many Vioxx cases, but the details are far from clear at this point. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 18, 2003 Alyce Lomax	Glaxo to Tackle SARS The drug giant readies to confront what is either a high-profile threat, or so last year.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2008 Brian Orelli	A Drug to End Merck's Headache? Merck presents promising data for its phase 3 migraine drug.