VOICED: China approves one-dose homegrown swine flu vaccine

The video discusses the role of children in Beijing in helping a biotech company get China's first homegrown H1N1 vaccine approved. It emphasizes the importance of developing an effective vaccine to protect people globally, as highlighted by the WHO. The process of vaccine production is labor-intensive, requiring millions of eggs. Sinovac, a company with a history of developing vaccines for influenza and bird flu, is positioned to play a significant role in combating the H1N1 pandemic.

What was the primary goal of the clinical trial involving children in Beijing?

• To increase the company's profits

• To be the first to create a vaccine

• To develop an effective one-shot vaccine

• To win a gold medal

How many confirmed deaths from H1N1 were reported worldwide since its emergence?

• Over 2100

• Over 1500

• Over 3000

• Over 1000

Which organization emphasized the importance of the H1N1 vaccine in fighting the pandemic?

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• The Red Cross

What is a key component needed for the production of the H1N1 vaccine?

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Plants

• Eggs

Which company developed a vaccine for the bird flu in 2004?

• Johnson & Johnson

• Sinovac

• Moderna

• Pfizer