02 | 14 | 2007 Posted By William G. Pintas

Deadly Problems With Merck's RotaTeq Vaccine

"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying health care providers and consumers about 28 post-marketing reports of intussusception following administration of Rotavirus, Live, Oral, Pentavalent vaccine (trade name RotaTeq), manufactured by Merck and Co., Inc. Intussusception is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the intestine gets blocked or twisted. One portion of the intestine telescopes into a nearby portion, causing the intestinal obstruction. The most common site is where the small intestine joins the large intestine."

Read the FDA's full news release here.
Written By:Jamie Hoskins On March 28, 2007 10:51 PM

Is anyone looking into possible litigation involoving this rotavirus vaccine if our child has suffered from intussusception?