RECALL OF INFANT & CHILD VACCINE Doses of a common vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been voluntarily recalled, due to concern that they may be contaminated with bacteria. Last week the CDC and FDA announced that 1.2 million doses of the Haemophilus influenza type b vaccine (Hib), recommended for infants and toddlers starting at age two months, are affected. According to CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding, "Right now this is not a health-threatening situation for children. We have had no cases of reported injury or adverse events with the Hib vaccine involved in this recall." Children who recently received the Hib vaccine could show symptoms at the injection site, such as local skin bumps or abscesses. Parents who suspect symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. The Hib vaccine, which is not related to the flu vaccine, prevents serious bacterial infections, including meningitis and pneumonia. CDCs recommendation of the Hib vaccine for all children und er age five has not changed. For CDC's Q&A on the recall, go to <http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/recalls/hib-recall-faqs-12-12-07.htm> http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/recalls/hib-recall-faqs-12-12-07.htm. _________________________________________________ Dia L. Michels Platypus Media -- Books for Families, Teachers and Parenting Professionals 627 A Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-546-1674 Toll-free: 1-877-PLATYPS (1-877-872-8977) Fax: 202-546-2356 [log in to unmask] www.PlatypusMedia.com *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome