Zostavax Vaccine Lawsuit Filed in New Jersey
A group of 18 people who developed shingles from the shingles vaccine Zostavax have filed a lawsuit (PDF) against Merck & Co. for failing to warn about the risk of...
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5 Adult Vaccines: Why and When You Need Them
Doctors recommend dozens of vaccines during childhood, but adults need protection against dangerous diseases, too. Here are 5 of the most common adult vaccines, and why (and when) you need...
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When Should You NOT Get Vaccinated?
Because of age, health conditions, or other factors, some people should NOT get certain vaccines or they should wait before getting immunized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Heplisav Hep B Vaccine Linked to Heart Attacks, Deaths
Eight months after the FDA rejected approval of an experimental Hepatitis B vaccine called Heplisav-B, the FDA is again raising safety concerns as Dynavax Technologies Corp. pushes to get it...
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Traveling to Europe? You May Need an MMR Vaccine
The peak summer travel season is here. If you are planning on traveling to Europe or other global destinations, be sure to get an MMR vaccine against measles, mumps, and...
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Merck Hit With Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Lawsuits
Merck & Co. is facing a growing number of lawsuits involving Zostavax, a shingles vaccine that can sometimes cause shingles infections or complications like chronic nerve pain and death. The...
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WHO: 1 in 10 Infants Did Not Get Any Vaccines in 2016
Nearly 1 in 10 infants worldwide did not get any vaccinations in 2016, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF immunization estimates. That means 12.9 million babies did...
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What Ingredients Are in a Flu Shot?
There are many options when you get a flu shot, so it is a good idea to be familiar with the ingredients. You can choose vaccines with live or inactivated...
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Soliris Increases Meningococcal Risk by 2000%, CDC Warns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that side effects of the immunosuppressant medication Soliris may increase the risk of meningococcal infections by up to 2,000% despite...
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Pertussis Vaccine Side Effects
Injection-site pain and swelling are the most common side effects of vaccines against pertussis (whooping cough). There are also reports of seizures, encephalitis, brain disorders, and other severe side effects....