By Hilary White DUBLIN, December 7, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A report by the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has shown that a vaccination program using Gardasil, the drug created to combat Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease, has resulted in 64 cases of “adverse reactions,” including cardiac and allergic reactions and seizures. The figures […]
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 […]
