ROME - The Italian Health Ministry said yesterday it had withdrawn a type of meningitis vaccine made with cattle derivatives that is commonly used on children because of the potential risks associated with mad cow disease. The ministry said in a statement it had ordered the drug HIB TITER to be withdrawn as a precaution pending further consultation with pharmaceutical experts.
Vaccine is withdrawn
ROME - The Italian Health Ministry said yesterday it had withdrawn a type of meningitis vaccine made with cattle derivatives …
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