Vaccine Tragedy By Mario Lamo-Jiménez, Guest Author May 8, 2015: The indigenous municipality of Simojovel, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico reported the death of two babies after the administration of vaccines against hepatitis B (HepB), tuberculosis (BCG), and rotavirus. Within hours of receiving the vaccines, 37 babies out of a total of 52 vaccinated had […]
Sanofli Pasteur’s TB Vaccine Recalled in Canada
[SaneVax: Did Sanofli Pasteur fail to disclose their tuberculosis vaccine may have been contaminated during a flood of their manufacturing facility? According to CTV news, the possible contamination was discovered during a routine inspection by Canadian Health Authorities. One has to wonder why the manufacturer did not report the potential contamination when the flood occurred.] […]
Vaccine for TB Less Effective When Given With Other Shots
By Caitlin Bronson Administering a vaccine for tuberculosis may now require a little more thought. According to an emerging study, a new TB vaccine is less effective if it is given alongside shots for other diseases. This information, from a study led by Medical Research Council Laboratories in Gambia, is especially important to developing countries […]
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 […]
12 TB Vaccine Candidates Answer the Global Demands for New TB Vaccines
By: Babs Verblackt 21 November 2010 Louder voices and more demand for new tools against tuberculosis (TB) from people and communities are needed to push the fight against the airborne disease. These were the common demands of the participants of the 41st Union World Conference on Lung Health in Berlin, Germany last November 11-15. […]
