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• Complications Following Shingles Vaccine Are Serious in About 3% of Cases: CDC

  February 4, 2019

  A new CDC report indicates a number of serious events have been linked to the use of Shingrix, but indicates the vaccine is safe overall.

• FDA Seeks To Improve REMS Program For High Risk Drugs

  February 4, 2019

  The FDA has issued two new draft guidance for industry on how to best manage programs designed to mitigate adverse events from high risks drugs.

• Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Injury Claims Set For Trials To Begin in November 2020

  February 1, 2019

  The federal judge overseeing Zostavax vaccine litigation has laid out guidelines for the selection of the first bellwether cases to go to trial, setting a first trial date for November 9, 2020.

• Senator Calls On Johnson & Johnson To Turn Over Talc Cancer Documents

  February 1, 2019

  A U.S. senator is calling on Johnson & Johnson to prove to Congress that its talcum powder products are asbestos-free amid growing cancer concerns.

• Colon Cancer Lawsuit Filed Over Use Of Recalled Valsartan Products

  February 1, 2019

  A valsartan recall lawsuit claims that years of using the hypertension drugs led to a case of colon cancer.

• Buprenorphine May Be Most Effective At Treating Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Study

  February 1, 2019

  A new study indicates buprenorphine is likely the best treatment for neonatal abstinence syndrome, but warns that there's too little data and more studies need to be done.