Anaphylaxis to Vaccines Mary S. Hayney, PharmD, MPH, FCCP, BCPS Introduction Anaphylaxis following immunization is very rare—about one case per 1.5 million doses of vaccine. However, immunizing pharmacists must be ready to respond quickly with each immunization, because anaphylaxis can occur without warning at any time. Classic anaphylaxis is mediated by a class of antibodies […]
Vaccination begins at Tunisia-Libya border camp
World Health Organisation 15 March 2011 Shousha transit camp, Tunisia–Tunisian Ministry of Public Health, supported by WHO, UNICEF and other health partners, started a vaccination campaign for an estimated 100 children under 5 years currently residing in camps. Strong winds and whirling sand are slowing down preparations, but the organizers are aware of the critical […]
5 infants dies due to measles vaccination
BHUJ/HYDERABAD: Five infants, around 10-months-old, died after being vaccinated for measles at Gandhidhams Rambaugh Hospital on Wednesday. Three others are said to be serious. The entire stock of this vaccine in the state has been withdrawn pending lab tests and measles vaccination in the district has been stopped till further notice. Following the deaths at […]
4 kids die after measles shots, drive stopped
By Ahmedabad, HT Correspondent, Hindustani Times Four infants died in western Gujarat’s Kutch on Wednesday and about five became critical within 15 minutes of their being administered the measles vaccine as part of a drive launched by the Gujarat government. The four who died were below one. Of the ones critical, all are below one […]
Cancer threat to millions of women
By Zinhle Mapumulo Shocking fresh figures reveal that up to two thirds of South African women are at risk of developing deadly cervical cancer, which is linked to the deaths of more than 3000 women each year. A World Health Organisation (WHO) report indicates that close to 17 million local women, mostly black women between […]
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