Influenza Vaccine Recall - December 15

Pandemic H1N1 Update Dr. Stuart B. Weiss INFLUENZA VACCINE UPDATE Dec 15, 2009 SUBSCRIBE: Click button at bottom or send email to: sbw1@MedPrepGroup.com Non-safety Recall of Pediatric H1N1 (2009) Vaccine Today, the CDC announced a recall of some lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric (.025ml for 6-35 month olds) vaccine in pre-filled syringes. Current Situation: The CDC reports that routine testing of the potency (strength) of vaccine in three lots of pre-filled pediatric vaccine fell slightly below the required strength and was being recalled. Vaccine manufacturers routinely test vaccine lots after they are released to make sure that they maintain their potency. According to the CDC, the potency is only slightly below the required potency. This only affects certain lots of pediatric vaccine in pre-filled syringes intended for 6-36 month olds. HOUSEKEEPING ITEM: If you get this Alert through a mailing list and not directly from us, subscribe by clicking the button at the bottom or send an email to me at sbw1@MedPrepGroup.com ANALYSIS: There is basically nothing to do about this. If your young child received the recommended two doses of vaccine, the CDC says that they are protected since the potency was only slightly below the required level. Since there is no safety issue, there is nothing to worry about. For further information, here is the link to the CDC site: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/syringes_qa.htm If you have any questions or concerns that we can help you with, please feel free to reach out to me. My email is: sweiss@MedPrepGroup.com MedPrep Consulting Group is internationally recognized as a leader in pandemic, disaster and business continuity planning, training and exercising. We have resources and expertise that you can count on. Ask us about our Virtual Medical Director Program. Dr. Stuart Weiss is the CEO of MedPrep Consulting Group. For more information, visit www.MedPrepGroup.com Stuart Weiss, MD, CBCP MedPrep Consulting Group LLC