A couple weeks ago we found out that the FDA and CDC have received
7,802 instances of people having an adverse reaction to Gardasil, but now,
both agencies say Merck’s vaccine is safe.
Reutersis on it:
Consumers, doctors and others have raised questions about Gardasil's safety but the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the most serious adverse events did not appear linked to the vaccine.
"Based on the review of available information by FDA and CDC, Gardasil continues to be safe and effective, and its benefits continue to outweigh its risks," a statement said.
The agencies said they reviewed more than 9,700 reports of health problems following Gardasil injections.
Six percent of the cases were deemed serious events. They included 20 deaths reported as of June 30.
"There was not a common pattern to the deaths that would suggest they were caused by the vaccine," the FDA and CDC statement said.
In cases where autopsy or other records were available, "the cause of death was explained by factors other than the vaccine," the agencies said.
High praise for a vaccine thatonly protects against 4 of the 100 strains of HPV and may wear off after 5 to 7 years—according to Dr. Fuhrman. The FDA’s kudos is especially odd because the FDA recentlyslammed Merck for violations at its vaccine plant.
High praise for a vaccine thatonly protects against 4 of the 100 strains of HPV and may wear off after 5 to 7 years—according to Dr. Fuhrman. The FDA’s kudos is especially odd because the FDA recentlyslammed Merck for violations at its vaccine plant.