FDA Strengthens Fainting Warnings On Gardasil's Label

FDA Strengthens Fainting Warnings On Gardasil's Label

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"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday strengthened warnings on Merck & Co.'s (MRK) Gardasil vaccine about fainting after receiving reports of "traumatic injuries" among some vaccine recipients.

In a posting aimed at health-care professionals posted to the agency's Web site, the FDA said all vaccine recipients should remain seated or lying down and be closely observed for 15 minutes following vaccination "to prevent falls and injuries"."