U.S. health officials meet today to discuss rare cases of blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, saying they believe the risks are low and expect to rescind a recommended halt to the use of the vaccine in a matter of days.…
The FDA and CDC are calling for a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until they can review incidents of rare and severe blood clots associated with the injections.
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A Gardasil lawsuit claims the HPV vaccine caused a teen girl to develop a host of autoimmune disorders and may not be effective in actually preventing cervical cancer.…
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.…
The first three bellwether Zostavax cases should be ready for trial by late September, according to a schedule released by the court.…
The FDA is using this year’s National Consumer Protection Week to warn about COVID-19 scams, including fake cures and bogus vaccines, usually sold online.…
A medication safety group warns of a number of reoccurring errors being seen nationwide by healthcare workers administering the two COVID-19 vaccines.…
The CDC issues updated guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, including contraindications for those who appear to be allergic to their first shot.…
Exposure to toxic chemicals in film-forming firefighter foam may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, researchers warn.…
With two potential COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, the ISMP has published a list of recommendations on how to ensure the vaccines are administered safely.…
