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• OneWheel Recall Issued After Dozens of Rider Injuries Due to “Pushback” Feature

  October 2, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  All Onewheel electric skateboards are being recalled due to a "pushback" feature which has been linked to severe rider injuries and deaths.

• CDC Warns About Child Respiratory Disease Cases Due to Virus Linked to Child Paralysis Cases

  September 21, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC warns a resurgence of cases of childhood paralysis and limb weakness, potentially linked to a form of enterovirus, may be on the rise.

• Shingrix Shingles Vaccine Recommended for Immunocompromised Adults: CDC Reports

  January 21, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC says it approves of the use of Shingrix in immunocompromised adults, which was contraindicated for the competing shingles live virus vaccine, Zostavax.

• Shingrix Guillain-Barré Syndrome Risk Seen During 42 Days After Shingles Vaccination: Study

  November 12, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The Shingrix vaccine appears to be linked to a small, but statistically significant, increased risk og Guillain-Barre Syndrome, according to the findings of a study which led to new label warnings earlier this year.

• Toxic Chemicals In Firefighter Foam Caused Birth Defects, Paralysis, New Jersey Woman Claims

  May 19, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A product liability lawsuit claims PFAS chemicals found in firefighter foams and released from nearby chemical plants resulted in a New Jersey woman being born with numerous birth defects and health issues.

• Shingrix Vaccine’s Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome Results in New FDA Warning

  March 26, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The Shingrix vaccine, used to prevent shingles, may increase the risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which can cause muscle weakness and paralysis, the FDA warns.

• Muscle Paralysis Drug Recall Follows ISMP Warning of “Extremely Hazardous Packaging”

  January 28, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  One lot of a drug meant to induce paralysis during anesthesia is being recalled after it was discovered some bottles were accidentally labeled as a blood pressure medication.

• Childhood Paralysis Caused By Acute Flaccid Myelitis Should Be Global Health Concern, Researchers Warn

  January 5, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Childhood paralysis cases are occurring worldwide and healthcare professionals should be aware of the problem and have the ability to recognize the symptoms as early as possible, researchers warn.

• CDC Study Details Symptoms of Childhood Paralysis, Hoping To Raise Awareness

  August 10, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new report from the CDC lays out the typical symptoms of a disease that paralyses children, in order to help doctors detect the illness as early as possible.

• CDC Warns Of Return Of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Outbreak

  August 5, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC warns this fall will likely see an outbreak of an illness which can lead to childhood paralyzation.