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FDA approves Boostrix to prevent three diseases in older people
Jul 12, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Boostrix vaccine for the treatment of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) in people ages 65 and older. Boostrix is the first vaccine approved...
FDA approves DPT vaccine for seniors; shingles vaccine under-utilized
Jul 12, 2011
A new single-dose vaccine that prevents tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) in those older than 65 has been approved, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.