Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Who think vaccines are the answer to our problems - apparently, not always. A recent report (19 minutes ago) is saying that product materials for several GlaxoSmithKline Plc hepatitis vaccines contain false information about flu vaccines that could lead to public health problems.
Glaxo's chart creates "a serious public health concern because it could lead to incorrect administration" of the live attenuated influenza vaccine to pregnant women with medical problems and very young children -- for whom the drug has not been shown to be safe, the letter just recently released from the U.S. Health headquarters stated.
Flu vaccines are recommended only for healthy people age 5 to 49, however GlaxoSmithKline recommended the vaccine for children 6 months to adults of age 50. This chart is incorrect and could cause some major problems. Children under 5 and adults over 49 should not be taking vaccines. The vaccine information also failed to list critical safety warnings, including adverse reactions and medical conditions that should prevent some patients from getting the vaccine.
Foley, a spokesperson for the GlaxoSmithKline vaccine, claimed that the company is reviewing all of its vaccine promotional materials to make sure they are FDA compliant.
The FDA will face some charges due to their over-sight - however, these charges will not compensate for those who did suffer negitive health due to this vaccine.
So at the end of the day, despite what many people will claim, vaccines are not a perfect answer to the health problems we have today.
Glaxo's chart creates "a serious public health concern because it could lead to incorrect administration" of the live attenuated influenza vaccine to pregnant women with medical problems and very young children -- for whom the drug has not been shown to be safe, the letter just recently released from the U.S. Health headquarters stated.
Flu vaccines are recommended only for healthy people age 5 to 49, however GlaxoSmithKline recommended the vaccine for children 6 months to adults of age 50. This chart is incorrect and could cause some major problems. Children under 5 and adults over 49 should not be taking vaccines. The vaccine information also failed to list critical safety warnings, including adverse reactions and medical conditions that should prevent some patients from getting the vaccine.
Foley, a spokesperson for the GlaxoSmithKline vaccine, claimed that the company is reviewing all of its vaccine promotional materials to make sure they are FDA compliant.
The FDA will face some charges due to their over-sight - however, these charges will not compensate for those who did suffer negitive health due to this vaccine.
So at the end of the day, despite what many people will claim, vaccines are not a perfect answer to the health problems we have today.