* Annual vaccine production substantially less than forecast
* Single dose should be enough, clinical trials show
* Current supplies of pandemic vaccine inadequate for world
(Recasts, add new death toll, byline)
By Stephanie Nebehay
GENEVA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Production of H1N1 vaccine over the next year will be "substantially less" than the 4.9 billion doses previously forecast but one dose should provide adequate protection, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.
Based on clinical test results from some 25 drugmakers, weekly production of the new vaccine will be less than 94 million doses, WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl said.
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