Types of Vaccines

Types of Vaccines   ORIGINAL Vaccines are dead or inactivated organisms or purified products derived from them. There are several types of vaccines currently in use.1 These represent different strategies used to try to reduce risk of illness, while retaining…

VIOXX

  Rofecoxib /ˌrɒfᵻˈkɒksɪb/ is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has now been withdrawn over safety concerns. It was marketed by Merck & Co. to treat osteoarthritis, acute pain conditions, and dysmenorrhea. Rofecoxib was approved by the U.S. Food and…