PDI has announced changes to its Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipes Master Label, including EPA acceptance on kill claims for Bordetella pertussis, Enterobacter cloacae (NDM-1 Positive) and...
More effective shots created
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
New strains of genetically engineered bacteria may improve the efficacy of vaccines for diseases that include the flu and pertussis, University of Texas at Austin researchers say.
Take a shot
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 11, 2012
I have two major deal-breakers for friends: If you have purchased a pet from a breeder, or if you are anti-vaccination, especially for your child, I am going to seriously re-evaluate the friendship.
With infection rates at 50-year high, whooping cough vaccine recommended for seniors
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 30, 2012
Adults ages 65 and older are being urged with renewed emphasis to get the whooping cough (tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis/Tdap) vaccine, according to a new study published Thursday.
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.