FDA Updates Recommendations for Rotavirus Vaccines

During March 2010, the FDA became aware of the presence PCV1 in Rotarix and DNA from PCV1 and PCV2 in the RotaTeq vaccine. These viruses are not known to cause any infection or illness in people. 

Based on a careful review of a variety of scientific information, the FDA has determined it is appropriate for clinicians and public health professionals in the United States to use these vaccines. Click here to read more.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The Obama Administration will make $2.3 billion available for crucial health and human services programs that help to provide care for children and prevent disease. States will receive $2 billion in Recovery Act funding to support child care for working families. The administration also plans to make $300 million in vaccines and grants available to ensure more underserved Americans receive the vaccines they need. Click here to read more.

Recommendations on Vaccine Financing

The National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC), a federal advisory group, approved a series of recommendations to improve vaccine financing systems in the United States. These 24 recommendations, the final product of 2 years of work, were developed with broad input and consensus from stakeholders, including health-care providers, consumers, insurers, vaccine manufacturers, state and local public health authorities, and state and local government and Medicaid agencies.

The committee recommendations are available at http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/reports.html. The full report is available at http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/NVACVFWGReport.pdf.

Federal Court Declares Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims today exonerated vaccines in the debate over the causes of autism. The three judges ruled that the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR), given in combination with thimerosal-containing vaccines, does not cause autism. The ruling is consistent with 18 major scientific studies which have failed to show a link between vaccines and the widely-diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder. Click here to read more.

Thimerosal and Vaccines

The Utah Immunization Program has proactively purchased thimerosal-free vaccines since 1999, as they have become available. To read an article about Thimerosal and Autism, click here. To learn more about Thimerosal and Vaccines, click [more]. For information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), click here.

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