Sanofi's Dengvaxia: ACIP Decision On Use Will Hinge On Screening Test
Executive Summary
CDC advisory committee cannot recommend administration of Sanofi's dengue vaccine until there is an acceptable test to detect previous dengue infection and other questions are answered.
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