Module XVIII -  New FDA Actions II

Friday, May 28, 1999 - Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning Tripedia vaccine is correct?

A) One lot of Tripedia vaccine was voluntarily recalled early in 1999.
 
B) The tetanus component of the vaccine was found to be sub-potent.

C) The vaccine was found to have a contaminant.

D) All patients who received a vaccination with Tripedia should be re-vaccinated.

E) Three doses of vaccine containing a diphtheria component are recommended for preschool aged children in the US.
 
 

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