By Marie McCullough, Inquirer Staff Writer Does it make sense to vaccinate all boys against a sexually transmitted virus that causes a common cancer they are physically incapable of developing? An expert government panel last month concluded the answer is yes. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended all U.S. boys ages 11 and 12 be […]
Gardasil Warning
By Jenny Thompson, Health Sciences International This is a warning for all parents and grandparents: Drug giant Merck wants to inject every one of your young girls and boys with Gardasil, the controversial HPV vaccine. It’s controversial, of course, because it’s been shown to prevent a few types of human papillomavirus, but it certainly is […]
Merck’s Marketing Department Declares HPV is a Disease! SaneVax Inc. Declares Gardasil a Disease
By Leslie Carol Botha, Vice President Public Relations July 16, 2011 – Merck’s well-honed marketing professionals have done it again – they have captured the attention of parents and girl’s around the country with their marketing campaign labeling HPV a disease. Ads have appeared throughout the summer in the national newspapers like Sunday’s Parade Magazine, […]
Independent Expert Advises EMA on Benefit/Risk Communication
By Rich Whitworth An independent report released by the European Medicines Agency on May 31, 2011, highlighted a number of recommendations to aid the agency in its communication of the benefits and risks of medicines. The report was the conclusion to a one-year project conducted by Frederic Bouder, PhD, at the behest of EMA, aiming […]
Internet marketing HPV and your health- Why a very common virus is such big trouble
By Sachin The HPV Virus is actually a very common range of viruses which can cause potentially risky medical conditions in about 10% of cases, which can lead to serious medical issues. The trouble with getting the message across online is that this very common basic condition, which may lead to warts in embarrassing places, […]