All Articles Tagged With: "Swine Flu"
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Swine Flu Nasal Spray Recall Issued Due to Problems with Vaccine Strength
More than 4.6 million doses of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) nasal spray vaccines have been recalled due to loss of potency, the second such vaccine recall this month. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that there are no safety concerns and individuals who received vaccines from these lots do [...]
Swine Flu Shot Recall: H1N1 Vaccine for Young Children Not Strong Enough
About 800,000 H1N1 swine flu vaccinations for children were recalled this week because they have lost their potency. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that there are no safety concerns associated with the shots, and parents of children who received shots from the recalled lots do not need to [...]
Tamiflu Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Case Reported Involving Teen in U.K.
A British teenager is fighting for her life after suffering a rare and potentially life-threatening skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, which may have been caused by side effects of Tamiflu for the treatment of Swine Flu.
Swine Flu Vaccine Problems Reported in Canada with Allergic Reactions
A batch of 170,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline PLC has been placed on hold in Canada after reports surfaced of an unusually high number of severe allergic reactions to the swine flu vaccine.
Tamiflu Dosing Problems May Occur for Children Due to Confusing Label
Medical experts and the FDA have expressed concerns that the dosing instructions on Tamiflu oral suspension prescribed for children are so confusing that doctors and patients may have trouble figuring out the proper dosage, potentially resulting in compromised treatment or toxic effects.
Swine Flu Lawsuit Planned Over First Death in New York City
The family of the first victim to die of the swine flu in New York City has filed notice that they intend to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the city for failing to promptly report the outbreak and warn those who may have been exposed to the virus.
