Merck Recalls Hib Vaccine For Kids

AP   |  Linda A. Johnson   |   December 13, 2007 03:10 PM

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The recall of a routine vaccine for babies due to contamination risks could trigger a shortage and likely will alarm parents, but officials said there is no known health threat.

The recall announced Wednesday covers roughly 1.2 million doses of the vaccine against Hib, which causes meningitis, pneumonia and other serious infections, and a combination vaccine for Hib and hepatitis B. The Hib vaccine is recommended for all children under 5 and is usually given in a three-shot series, starting at 2 months old.

Drugmaker Merck & Co. produces about half of the nation's annual supply of 14 million doses of Hib vaccine.

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- avicenna See Profile I'm a Fan of avicenna permalink

Is it a coincidence - or a clear warning sign? - Merck Frost of Canada's mumps vaccine have just found to be resulting in an unusually high number of life threatening reactions in teens getting their shots in Alberta. The vaccinations have been halted until the matter is further investigated. Just remember - these are the folks bringing young girls the HPV vaccine. If it aint' broke, don't break it....

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- VivaZapata See Profile I'm a Fan of VivaZapata permalink

the vioxx guys are back to their old game: killing people or trying at least.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:26 PM on 12/13/2007
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