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China Shandong illegal vaccine scandal sparks anger

Illegal vaccines pose a huge problem in China
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Chinese citizens have reacted with anger and alarm at news of a massive illegal vaccine operation uncovered in Shandong province.The illegal vaccine ring involved hundreds of people, and affected 24 provinces and cities, local media said.On Monday, news that a boy had died after a vaccination sparked more anger, though officials said there was no link to the Shandong scandal.China has seen several health and safety scandals in recent years.Chan Siu Kam has more.


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Chinese citizens have reacted with anger and alarm at news of a massive illegal vaccine operation uncovered in Shandong province.The illegal vaccine ring involved hundreds of people, and affected 24 provinces and cities, local media said.On Monday, news that a boy had died after a vaccination sparked more anger, though officials said there was no link to the Shandong scandal.China has seen several health and safety scandals in recent years.Chan Siu Kam has more.



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