Studies: Merck vaccine safe, promotion unbalanced

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Tue, 08/18/2009 - 16:11

Two studies by federal and academic researchers have found low rates of side effects with the blockbuster cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil, but a total of 32 deaths - and questionable promotion tactics by maker Merck & Co....


 

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