Written by Neela K. Sethi, M.D.
On December 12, 2007 the drug company Merck announced a recall of about one million doses of the HIB, or Haemophilus Influenzae type b. This vaccine is generally given as low as two months of age and is responsible for protection of meningitis, pneumonia, and other related […]
Merck & Co. is recalling about a million doses of a childhood vaccine, after testing showed a sterilization problem in a Pennsylvania factory. The company is not aware of any harm to children who received the vaccine, known as Hib, which prevents meningitis and pneumonia. It is a three-dose shot recommended for all children […]
Written by Neela K. Sethi, M.D.
There has been a ton of press regarding the recent cold medicine recall. In August of 2007, the FDA released a warning statement and recalled a series of over-the-counter cold medications for children. But how is this pertinent to you and what does that mean […]