Bedford Co. company recognized for vaccine to help military

Teva Pharmaceuticals in Forest is part of the Adenovirus Vaccine program.

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BEDFORD COUNTY (WSLS 10) - A Bedford County company was recognized Monday for manufacturing a vaccine which reduced the number of respiratory illnesses among military recruits.

Teva Pharmaceuticals in Forest is part of the Adenovirus Vaccine program.

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Military recruits are vulnerable to the virus, because they live in close living conditions and are under extreme stress.

Teva has produced more than 700,000 vaccine doses since 2011, which is only approved for military use.

Since the program started, officials say the rate of respiratory illnesses have dropped by more than 90%.