Personal Injury Law

European authorities say Rotarix is safe

By Hurley, McKenna & Mertz

The European Medicines Agency said, ?the unexpected presence of a pig virus in GlaxoSmithKline's Rotarix vaccine poses no threat and should continue to be used.? (London, AP, 5/21) The drug maker released a statement this week confirming a statement made in March that the vaccine, which is designed to protect babies, it still safe for use.

The statement in March was prompted by the Food and Drug Administration?s urging pediatritions to stop using the vaccine. However, the FDA cleared the vaccine for use earlier this month.

As a medical malpractice attorney, I am hopeful that the agencies in the U.S. and Europe have carefully examined the vaccine to ensure its safety.

Full post as published by Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog on May 28, 2010 (boomark / email).