GlaxoSmithKline H1N1 Vaccine Disaster Toll Rises

[john]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jhGEii8dlPMGhQ-pVgtYXF2LsO_A

GlaxoSmithKline H1N1 Vaccine Disaster Toll Rises

There have been 24 confirmed cases of a type of severe allergic reaction
called anaphylaxis in Canadians who have received an H1N1 flu shot,
including one person who died after getting vaccinated, the head of the
Public Health Agency of Canada said Wednesday. Butler-Jones disclosed the
information in Ottawa during a news conference at which federal health
officials revealed flu activity appears to be levelling off. All but 15,000
doses of the vaccine had been used by the time the halt-use order was
issued, said Dr. Danielle Grondin, assistant deputy minister of the public
health agency. But confirmed cases of anaphylaxis have been seen with other
batches as well. And some possible cases may still be under investigation.

[mindy]

On Nov 26, 11:15 am, "john" <nos...@bt.com> wrote:
> http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jhGEii8d...

I would have to go back and re-read the package insert, but, I do
believe that one of the instructions for the person giving the vaccine
is to have an epi-pen or something of the sort on hand, just in case
aniphylaxis takes place. If these doctors, nurses, or health care
professionals did not follow these instructions, then maybe they
should be held liable!