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New Combination Vaccine Approved For Protection Against Two Hepatitis Viruses
On 11 May 2001, FDA approved a new combination vaccine that protects individuals 18 years of age or older against diseases caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) and the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The vaccine, called Twinrix, combines two already approved vaccines, Havrix (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated) and Engerix-B [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)] so that people at high risk for exposure to both viruses can be immunized against both at the same time. more
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Prescribing Information: Twinrix
Twinrix Adult is indicated for use in non-immune adults and adolescents 16 years of age and above who are at risk of both hepatitis A and hepatitis B infection. A dose of 1.0 ml is recommended for adults and adolescents 16 years of age and above. Get the full adult prescribing information in today's issue of Vidyya. Those interested in the pediatric dosage will find the information at http://uk.gsk.com/products/assets/uk_twinrix_paediatric.pdf more
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Information For Patients: Twinrix Hepatitis Vaccine
This leaflet answers some of the common questions about TWINRIX vaccine. It does not contain all the available information nor does not take the place of the doctor patient relationship. All medicines and vaccines have risks and benefits. It is only after a doctor has weighed the possible risks against the expected benefits that this vaccine should be recommended. Keep this leaflet with your vaccine supply and hand it out as necessary. more
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Study Shows Lowering Blood Pressure In Patients With Hypertension-Caused Memory Decline Demonstrates Significant Improvement In Cognitive Skills
A team of physicians and scientists led by Edwin J. Jacobson, MD, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine, announced the results of a clinical study on the effect of blood pressure control on cognitive function. The study, the only one ever designed to examine this aspect of cognitive function, sought to determine whether patients with memory impairment caused by hypertension could improve cognitive function by lowering blood pressure levels. more
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Strain Of Polio From Northern India Discovered In Infant In Bulgaria
A case of polio--the first in Europe since 1998--has been found in an unvaccinated baby in Bulgaria, the World Health Organization said Thursday, adding the virus was traced back to northern India. Bulgarian authorities have reported a second case in the same region. more
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