Merck recalling 1 million doses of two common childh

[Hippie Staff]

Merck is pulling 11 lots of PedvaxHIB and two lots of COMVAX. PedvaxHIB is a vaccine that protects against infection with haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), the bacteria that causes meningitis, pneumonia, and blood stream infections. The COMVAX vaccine protects against haemophilius b and hepatitis B, a virus that can cause liver disease.


http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1694265,00.html

Why are the vaccines being recalled?

During a routine inspection of their manufacturing process, Merck officials found that some equipment was contaminated with a bacteria called Bacillus cereus.

[Hippie Staff]

And more on vaccines..

Parents fight flu-shot plan in Jersey

TRENTON - Parents concerned about vaccine dangers and government intrusion want to stop New Jersey from becoming the first state to require flu shots for preschoolers.

The Public Health Council will consider tomorrow whether New Jersey should require flu shots as well as three additional vaccines.

If approved, New Jersey would become the first state to require annual flu shots for children attending licensed preschool or day care centers.