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Emotions overflow at public forum about Gardasil, as vaccine ‘victims’ speak out

Posted: January 24, 2012 Pharmaceutical

What was designed to be a public health information forum about the HPV vaccine turned into an emotional scene as self-described “victims” of the vaccine spoke out about serious side effects linked to the drug. Perhaps the most well known

Young woman posts YouTube video about her Gardasil experience

Posted: January 12, 2012 Pharmaceutical

A video was posted to YouTube on January 3, 2012, called “Gardasil or Gardahell? You tell me!” by a 22-year-old young woman who identifies herself as “Ashley.” Filming herself, Ashley talks to viewers about her personal experiences with the Gardasil

Overestimating benefits of HPV vaccines could lead to increased risks

Posted: January 3, 2012 Pharmaceutical

A new study published in the Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine indicates girls who receive HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines like Gardasil and Cervarix may overestimate the amount of protection the drug offers. According to the report, funded by the

Anti-seizure drugs carry new black box warning

Posted: December 18, 2011 Pharmaceutical

Two drugs used to control types of seizures now carry the Food and Drug Administration’s strongest warning for severe hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias. The drugs also carry a new warning for  serious skin disorders including the potentially fatal Stevens Johnson

Did Bachmann overblow Gardasil side effects? What are the risks?

Posted: September 15, 2011 Pharmaceutical

In this week’s GOP Presidential debate, candidate Michele Bachmann criticized Texas Governor and presidential candidate Rick Perry for his attempt to mandate the use of Gardasil in his state. Gardasil, manufactured by Merck, is promoted as a preventive treatment against

FDA approves generic versions of antibiotic linked to serious illnesses

Posted: June 23, 2011 Product Liability

The Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first generic versions of the antibiotic Levaquin despite new reports that the drug has caused serious illnesses.

Vaccine watchdog group promotes letter writing campaign against Gardasil

Posted: June 21, 2011 Pharmaceutical

S.A.N.E. Vax, Inc., a non-profit organization established to promote safe, affordable, necessary, effective vaccines and vaccination practices, has announced a combined effort of concerned citizens worldwide to insist on government compliance with regulations and guidelines in the implementation and monitoring

Facebook page shares stories of Gardasil experiences

Posted: June 1, 2011 Pharmaceutical

A page on the popular social networking site Facebook, called “Gardasil can be dangerous,” shares stories, news articles, personal accounts, videos and more, posted by individuals and families who have been affected by the vaccine. Manufactured by Merck, Gardasil is

FDA approves safety label updates on prescription, OTC drugs

Posted: May 22, 2011 Product Liability

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced several new safety labeling updates among prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The new label information goes into effect immediately.

Video links young woman’s illness to Gardasil vaccinations

Posted: May 13, 2011 Pharmaceutical

Teenager Kirsten Jamison made a short film in 2009, dedicated to her friend Gabby Swank, who she said was seriously injured after receiving a series of Gardasil vaccines. The vaccine has been promoted since 2006 for girls and young women,