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Shionogi Pharmaceuticals confirms that they will no longer manufacture the generic Epinephrine injector in the US.  Current supplies of this are limited and will not be replenished.  Patients will need to contact their providers to get new prescriptions for the … Continue reading →

Based on a study performed in our offices last year, in addition to studies at several other centers across the country, our approach to influenza vaccination in egg allergic patients has changed: Skin testing with influenza vaccine is no longer … Continue reading →

Please click on the link below for the American Academy of Pediatrics algorithm for recommendations on which children should receive just one dose, and which ones should also receive a booster. AAP Red book recommendation algorithm for flu vaccine for … Continue reading →

The FDA is advising parents, caregivers and healthcare providers not to feed SimplyThick, a thickening product, to premature infants. The product may cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a life-threatening condition.    FDA first learned of adverse events possibly linked to the … Continue reading →