Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 0 to 18 Years

Afluria labeling updated to include fever and febrile seizure risk

August 02, 2010

The Prescribing Information for Afluria (trivalent, inactivated, "split virus" influenza vaccine [Types A and B], from CSL Biotherapies) has been updated to inform healthcare professionals of an increased incidence of fever and febrile seizure among young children in Australia, mainly those <5years of age.

Fluzone available for 2010-2011 influenza season

July 30, 2010

Sanofi Pasteur announced that it has begun shipping the 2010-2011 formulation of Fluzone (trivalent inactivated "split virus" influenza vaccine [Types A and B]).

FluLaval and Fluarix vaccines for 2010-2011 influenza season

July 30, 2010

GlaxoSmithKline announced that it has begun shipping the 2010-2011 formulation of FluLaval (trivalent, inactivated, "split virus" influenza vaccine [Types A and B]) and anticipates distributing Fluarix (trivalent, inactivated, "split virus" influenza vaccine [Types A and B]) in the next several weeks.

FluMist available for 2010-2011 influenza season

July 26, 2010

MedImmune announced that it has begun shipping FluMist (intranasal, live, attenuated influenza vaccine) to vaccine distributors who service healthcare providers.

Orphan drug designation granted to BiovaxID vaccine for mantle cell lymphoma

July 26, 2010

Biovest International was granted orphan drug designation by the FDA for BiovaxID, its vaccine for the immunization of patients against mantle cell lymphoma.

HYPERRAB S/D

Immune System > Immunization

Rabies immune globulin (human) 150 IU/mL; soln for IM inj; preservative-free; latex-free.

Updated: 8/30/2010

IMOVAX

Immune System > Immunization

Rabies vaccine 2.5Units/mL; grown in human diploid cell cultures (inactivated whole virus); inj.

PROQUAD

Immune System > Immunization

Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella viruses live, attenuated; pwd for SC inj after reconstitution; contains neomycin (trace), human albumin; preservative-free.

RECOMBIVAX HB PEDIATRIC/ADOLESCENT

Immune System > Immunization

Hepatitis B surface antigen vaccine (recombinant) 5micrograms/0.5mL; susp for IM inj; aluminum hydroxide adsorbed; preservative-free.

ZOSTAVAX

Immune System > Immunization

Varicella zoster vaccine, live, attenuated; minimum of 19,400 PFU/0.65mL dose; pwd for SC inj after reconstitution; contains porcine gelatin, neomycin and bovine serum (trace); preservative-free.

Immune System > Immunization

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New Product: MENVEO^® (Meningococcal [Groups A, C, Y, and W-135] Oligosaccharide Diphtheria CRM₁₉₇ Conjugate Vaccine)

June 28, 2010

Important Clinical Information on SAPHRIS^® (asenapine) sublingual tablets

August 25, 2010

Treatment Update for Atrial Fibrillation:
MULTAQ^® (dronedarone) Tablets

July 14, 2010

Xifaxan550 (rifaximin) 550 mg Tablets: Now Approved for Use in Hepatic Encephalopathy

June 03, 2010

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule

March 02, 2010

This schedule indicates the recommended age groups and medical indications for routine administration of currently licensed vaccines for persons 19 years and older.

Catch-Up Immunization Schedule for Children

February 02, 2010

A catch-up immunization schedule for children 4 months to 18 years of age. The tables show minimum intervals between doses for children who have delayed immunizations.

Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women

October 20, 2009

Routine and travel vaccines used to vaccinate pregnant women. List of vaccines that should be considered, special recommendations, and contraindications in pregnancy.

Allergy Treatments (Prescription only)

August 31, 2010

Prescription only medications that are used to treat allergies.

Allergy Treatments (Over-the-Counter only)

August 31, 2010

Over-the-Counter (OTC) only medications that are used to treat allergies.