Video From GlaxoSmithKline And Synaptic Digital: GlaxoSmithKline Receives FDA Approval For BOOSTRIX® To Help Prevent Whooping Cough In Adults 65 Years And Older

In 2010, the State of California declared a whooping cough epidemic.  Several other states, including Michigan, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania, reported increases in cases in 2010 compared to 2009.  One study estimates that pertussis may affect as many as 3.3 million adolescents and adults in the U.S. each year.

About Whooping Cough (Pertussis)  

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease characterized by severe coughing fits.  Whooping cough starts off like the common cold and can turn into a persistent cough over time.

About BOOSTRIX

BOOSTRIX is now approved for use as a single dose for active booster immunization against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) in individuals 10 years of age and older.  In the U.S., BOOSTRIX was first approved for individuals aged 10-18 in May 2005.  In December 2008, the vaccine was approved for use in adults 19-64 in the U.S.  Since May 2005, more than 20 million doses of BOOSTRIX have been distributed in the U.S. to help protect adolescents and adults from whooping cough, as well as tetanus and diphtheria.

Important Safety Information for BOOSTRIX

• In clinical studies, common adverse events were injection-site reactions (pain, redness, swelling, and increase in arm circumference), headache, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms
• Severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of any tetanus toxoid-, diphtheria toxoid-, or pertussis antigen-containing vaccine, or to any component of BOOSTRIX, or encephalopathy within 7 days of a previous pertussis antigen-containing vaccine is a contraindication
• BOOSTRIX is available in vials and 2 types of prefilled syringes. One type of prefilled syringe has a tip cap which may contain natural rubber latex and a plunger which does not contain latex. The other type has a tip cap and a rubber plunger which contain dry natural latex rubber. Use of these syringes may cause allergic reactions in latex sensitive individuals. The vial stopper does not contain latex
• The decision to give BOOSTRIX should be based on benefits and risks if Guillain-Barre syndrome occurred within 6 weeks of receipt of a prior tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine
• Progressive or unstable neurologic conditions are reasons to defer vaccination with a pertussis-containing vaccine, including BOOSTRIX
• Persons who experienced an Arthus-type hypersensitivity reaction following a prior dose of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine should not receive BOOSTRIX unless 10 years have elapsed since the last dose of a tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine
• BOOSTRIX may not protect 100% of individuals receiving the vaccine

Boostrix is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: GSK).

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