By Erica Teichert Daiichi Sankyo announced it will recall 13 lots in Japan of a Sanofi Pasteur ActHIB vaccine–whose use has been suspended in the country–due to an unidentified substance found in two syringes. Japan officials have cleared the vaccine, and Pfizer’s Prevnar, after investigating the vaccines’ role in six children’s deaths.
Interview: Pfizer vaccine unit eyes adults, infectious disease
By Maureen Martino When Pfizer was searching for a major acquisition in 2009, it saw a lot it liked in Wyeth–including an established vaccine group that could jump-start its own efforts in that area. Pfizer had a nascent vaccine group was doing research but it didn’t have any products on the market. After the buy, the world’s […]
Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis to Vaccines
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 The entire stock of this vaccine in the state has been withdrawn pending lab tests and measles vaccination in the district has been stopped till further notice.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 […]
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