Author: Nandita Rao

FDA Q&A: The Approval Process for Vaccines and Trumenba With Rachael Conklin: Communications Officer

FDA Q&A: The Approval Process for Vaccines and Trumenba With Rachael Conklin: Communications Officer

Last month, the FDA approved Trumenba, a vaccine for meningitis B. Meanwhile, the vaccine that was administered to Princeton students last year, Bexsero, continues to be under review. Below, PPHR discusses the vaccine approval process with FDA Consumer Safety Officer Rachael Conklin. PPHR: What considerations does […]

Public Ignorance and Ebola

Public Ignorance and Ebola

In mid-October, a man – soon to be known as “Clipboard Guy” – was seen alongside four other health officers in hazmat suits, wheeling an Ebola patient for transfer from Dallas to Atlanta. He was wearing no protective gear, carrying a clipboard, and helping the […]