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FDA releases new thimerosal, mercury and latex-free flu vaccine From: OBGYN.net Newsletter (newsletter@obgyn.net) Tue Oct 30 13:36:53 2007 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Doc Peró: "Re: MRSA after a c/section-scary" Previous message: Richard Chudacoff: "Re: Gyn: Positive margins on a LEEP" FDA RELEASES NEW MERCURY-FREE. LATEX-FREE. THIMEROSAL-FREE FLU VACCINE... CSL Biotherapies, King of Prussia, PA, a subsidiary of one of the world's largest manufacturers of influenza vaccine, announced the FDA has released in time for this years flu season, its flu vaccine afluriaŽ for active immunization of persons age 18 years and older against influenza disease caused by influenza virus. Excellent Safety Profile for All Patients Including Pregnant Women afluriaŽ is thimerosal, mercury and latex-free and is ideal for your pregnant patients. afluriaŽ comes in easy to administer prefilled, single-dose syringes, ten syringes per box. Current Legislation on Thimerosal in Vaccines A number of states including California, Iowa, New York, Illinois, Missouri, Washington and Florida have enacted legislation prohibiting the use of vaccines containing thimerosal in pregnant women. In addition, New York and Illinois prohibit its use in all patients. Other states including Maryland, New Jersey and North Carolina are in the process of passing legislation; and fifteen other states are currently considering similar restrictions. Immediate Delivery From Trusted Sources Authorized Distributor, ABO Pharmaceuticals, has confirmed that afluriaŽ is in stock and available for immediate shipment worldwide to physician's offices. Order afluriaŽ with our secure web form at: http://obgyn.net/ads/url.cfm?http://www.abopharmaceuticals.com/afluriaOF.shtml afluriaŽ is also available as drop-ship only at McKesson Wholesale. http://obgyn.net/ads/url.cfm?http://www.abopharmaceuticals.com/mckesson.shtml -- ABO Pharmaceuticals 7930 Arjons Drive, Suite A San Diego, CA 92126 toll-free: 877-226-2266 (US and Canada) international: +1 949.699.2727 (outside US) http://www.abopharmaceuticals.com Questions or comments? E-mail us at info@abopharmaceuticals.com or call 877-226-2266 Signup for our eNewsletter! Specials, product updates & the latest industry news and events at: http://obgyn.net/ads/url.cfm?http://www.abopharmaceuticals.com/signup.shtml To remove your name from our mailing list, please see: http://obgyn.net/ads/url.cfm?http://www.abopharmaceuticals.com/privacy.shtml Next message: Doc Peró: "Re: MRSA after a c/section-scary" Previous message: Richard Chudacoff: "Re: Gyn: Positive margins on a LEEP"

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