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Archive for August 6th, 2008

New combo shot for kids

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Earlier this summer, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new combination vaccine that blends multiple immunizations into one shot. The vaccine, made by GlaxoSmithKline, includes protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio — which are required for school children.

Dr. Stephen Aronoff, chair of Temple University’s Pediatrics Department, says the vaccine will help make [...]


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