Why is rotateq still on the market if it has the same side effects as rotashield?

[paisleypowell]

Pharmaceutical giant Merck and Co., Inc. introduced a brand new vaccine aimed at Rotavirus which was approved in 2006. Initial clinical trials showed no relationship between the vaccine and an increased risk of intussusception, but after its release, the reports began coming in.

Between June 2006 and June 2007, 80 cases of intussusception after administration of RotaTeq have been reported, 4 more than the number that inspired the recall of RotaShield.

I read this here.

So, the FDA has in fact issued a warning.

Now I'm wondering if pediatricians even know about this? The one I spoke to, when I asked questions, told me that the intussusception (excuse my spelling if it's wrong) was no longer a side effect in this vaccine. And, I know this is wrong. I went and read the merck insert and it's even there now (apparently added). And, apparently they've now inserted death as a risk as well.

And, now, from what I'm reading there also seems to be a higher rate of kawasaki disease and seizures amongst those vaccinated?

What I don't understand--if it's just as bad as rotashield, which was pulled, why is rotateq still on the market? I don't really want my child being used as a test case for a new vaccine.

Sigh.

I don't get why they're at $uch a ru$h to put the$e vaccine$ on the market before it'$ known they're $afe.

[kiara7]

Originally Posted by paisleypowell

I don't get why they're at $uch a ru$h to put the$e vaccine$ on the market before it'$ known they're $afe.

:

[icy02]

all they care about is the $$$ not the babies they hurt. so many things gets passed through FDA that shouldn't!!