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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 2008

Page

8

Record rise in serious drug reactions and deaths

The FDA received nearly 21 000 reports of serious drug reactions and over 4 800 deaths in the first three months of the year, ISMP analysis shows. Heparin and Chantix account for a large share, with Chantix facing safety warnings about psychiatric risks. Pfizer backs Chantix as reports may reflect publicity and awareness.

Washington, D.C Food and Drug Administration Institute For Safe Medication Practices ISMP China Pfizer FDA Chantix Christopher DiFrancesco

Panel backs pneumococcal vaccine for smokers under 65

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 11 to 3 to recommend the pneumococcal shot for adults under 65 who smoke, expanding protection against pneumonia and meningitis. The move could cover over 31 million smokers, with debate on optimal age and cost effectiveness.

Atlanta Advisory Committee Pekka Nuorti Centers For

Rise in Food Allergies Across U S Children

A federal study estimates about 3 million U S children have food allergies, up from 1 in 29 in 1997 to 1 in 26 last year. The 18 percent rise may reflect greater awareness and more doctor visits, with peanut allergies noted as a factor and longer immune-based reactions in milk and egg allergies.

Atlanta Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Amy Branum CDC U.S Branum Hugh Sampson Mount Sinai School of Medicine

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