“BD is pleased to be able to supply the U.S. government with syringes and other medical products for the federal vaccination campaign to protect the American people against the novel H1N1 influenza virus,” said Edward J. Ludwig, chairman and chief executive officer of BD. “Due to our advance planning, we will be able to meet this large federal demand while at the same time ensuring that we are able to supply our existing customers with the regular supply for seasonal flu vaccination campaigns.”