Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that passes between people through skin-to-skin contact. There are more than 140 varieties of HPV. The infection is so common that most sexually active people will be infected at some point. In fact, the CDC states that HPV is the most common sexually
Cervarix HPV Vaccine Bivalent Recombinant Types 16 and 18 “The adjuvant system, AS04, is composed of 3-O-desacyl-4’-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) adsorbed on to aluminum (as hydroxide salt). Found 4459 cases where Vaccine is HPV2 and Manufacturer is GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS Cervarix here October 26, 2017 – Adjuvants and the vaccine response to the DS-Cav1-stabilized fusion glycoprotein of
Gardasil 4vHPV Vaccine Package Insert Found 45001 cases where Vaccine is HPV4 and Manufacturer is MERCK & CO. INC. March 20, 2018 – Post-licensure safety monitoring of quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), 2009–2015 “We identified 92 reports of death. Sixty-one were hearsay
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 and 40, but can be seen at any age. Affecting women more than men, the disorder is caused by inflammation that deteriorates the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. When the myelin is damaged, nerve signals slow down or
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a serious disorder that occurs when the body’s defense (immune) system mistakenly attacks part of the nervous system. This leads to nerve inflammation that causes muscle weakness, paralysis and can lead to death. July 17, 2015 – Guillain-Barré syndrome and influenza vaccines: A meta-analysis “At the association between any influenza vaccine
Mitochondria are the cell’s power producers. They convert energy into forms that are usable by the cell. Located in the cytoplasm, they are the sites of cellular respiration, which ultimately generates fuel for the cell’s activities. Mitochondria are also involved in other cell processes such as cell division and growth,
Autoimmunity is the misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry and attacks the body itself. Autoimmunity can cause a broad range of human illnesses, known collectively as autoimmune diseases. August 2020 – Covid-19 and autoimmunity “MFS is a rare, acquired disease that is considered to be a mild variant of Guillain-Barré
One of the most common side effects and reactions from a vaccine is an allergy. The reaction may be a mild, sore arm, or can it can be as serious as a life threatening condition known as hives and anaphylaxis. The delayed-type reactions can take days to years to fully
Doctors decry lack of Wyeth vaccine – Health policy officials urge rationing of Prevnar, which prevents meningitis By Ed Silverman Star-Ledger Staff – Sunday, May 30, 2004 When Barry Prystowsky heard last November about a sudden shortage of the Prevnar vaccine for meningitis, he was frustrated and alarmed. “It was very aggravating.
Latex Latex: Prior to 1940, natural rubber (latex) was largely used as stoppers in medication vials. Beginning in the early-1940s, synthetic, pharmaceutical grade, butyl rubber became available for stoppers. Since the 1960s, halogenated synthetic rubber, called gray butyl rubber, has been the worldwide choice for pharmaceutical-grade stoppers. Only since 2010 have vaccine