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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 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 July 5, 2006 Rich Duprey	Flu Vaccine Deja Vu The country's largest vaccine maker, Sanofi Aventis, gets an FDA warning letter reminiscent of the 2004 debacle.
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.
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 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 January 26, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Earnings Ills Flu vaccine manufacturer expected to report significantly lower profits.
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 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 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 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 July 28, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Tragic Quarter The biotech vaccine maker barely breaks even but boasts of its ability to meet full-year expectations.
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 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 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 December 7, 2004 Brian Gorman	ID Biomedical's Shot in the Arm The company appears well-positioned for the coming years, but it may be best to stay cautious on the company.
The Motley Fool February 14, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron Probe Goes Formal SEC upgrades investigation into vaccine manufacturer. Was Chiron was as surprised by the contamination debacle as investors and U.S. regulators were?
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 May 30, 2007 Brian Orelli	MedImmune's FDA Roller Coaster The vaccine maker is having its share of ups and downs, courtesy of the FDA. Investors, take note.
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 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.
BusinessWeek October 25, 2004 John Carey	A Booster Shot For Vaccines New technology could speed the development of vaccines and keep the medicine chest stocked.
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 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 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 April 4, 2006 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Booster Shot Novartis raises its bid for the biotech a second time, appeasing dissident shareholders.
The Motley Fool October 31, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron Not Immune to Merger The board accepts a sweetened buyout offer from Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 28, 2005 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Bird Flu Contract As Asian bird flu becomes the crisis du jour, this flu vaccine biotech is awarded a hefty contract.
The Motley Fool March 16, 2006 Rich Duprey	Chiron's Shareholder Revolt Hedge funds oppose the biotech's buyout by pharmaceutical giant Novartis. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2005 Rich Duprey	A Shot of Reality for Chiron Novartis warns pharma it's willing to walk away from takeover bid. Does Chiron have the wherewithal to go it alone? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 13, 2007 Brian Orelli	Merck's Vaccination Woes Merck announces it is recalling 1.2 million doses of a vaccine that immunizes children against Hib, which causes meningitis, pneumonia, and other serious infections.
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.
The Motley Fool December 13, 2011 Frank Vinluan	N.C. Novartis Site Is First Cell-Based Flu Vaccine Facility in the Country A Novartis' vaccine facility in North Carolina today became the first facility authorized by the FDA for emergency use during a pandemic.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Smashing Good Deal, Eh? Glaxo's purchase of Canadian ID Biomedical will seriously augment its vaccine capabilities. Investors, take note.
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 March 1, 2011 Brian Orelli	Uncle Sam Gives Novavax a Big Hand Up Cash is everything for a development-stage drugmaker.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2005 Dave Marino-Nachison	Henry Schein Shines On Trouble with partner Chiron's full vaccines hasn't stopped Henry Schein's share rise.
BusinessWeek January 9, 2006 Carol Matlack	Preventing The Pandemic France's Sanofi Pasteur is already signing contracts for an avian flu vaccine.
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 October 8, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	A Fool Looks Back Stern Means Sirius... Little Bunny Flu Flu... Wall-to-Wall-to-Wal-Mart... Two for the Show...
Health October 2007 Sarah Clachar	Read this BEFORE you get a flu shot The flu vaccine may not be as good -- or as safe -- as you think.
Chemistry World February 2006	Editorial: Fighting Avian Flu Participants at a world avian flu conference in Beijing committed to increasing cooperation on global vaccine and anti-viral research and development.
The Motley Fool March 7, 2005 Brian Gorman	Glaxo in Hot Water Glaxo's problems with the FDA could have been avoided. Investors can only hope that the FDA is in a forgiving mood.
Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2005 Anthony Tao	The Avian Few: Is it Too Late for Pharma to Re-enter the Vaccine Fray? Small profit margins and high litigation risks drove most companies out of the vaccine business decades ago. As a possible pandemic looms, pharma re-enters the fray. Is it too late?
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.
Salon.com March 8, 2001 Amy Standen	Ready for some lockjaw? There's no profit in the tetanus vaccine business, so a rare and hideous disease may soon strike more Americans...
The Motley Fool February 21, 2008 Brian Lawler	A Bit of Irony From the FDA The agency has a mixed message on drug importation, as evidenced in the recent possible contamination of China-produced Heparin.
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