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News About IDF

Talecris Biotherapeutics Acquires Bayer Healthcare, LLC Biological Products Division
April 1, 2005


News About Serving Individuals and Families

Register with the Patient Notification System, a free, confidential, 24-hour communication system designed to provide plasma product consumers, health care professionals, and patient family members with timely, automatic updates about plasma product withdrawals and recalls from all participating manufacturers.


News About Medical and Scientific Programs

GeneReview on X-linked Hyper IgM syndrome

Research Consortium to Receive Largest-Ever Federal Contract for Primary Immune Deficiency Research $12.8 Million NIH Contract to Fund Groundbreaking Research
Announcement, October 3, 2003

Read the following article for more information on SARS and the risks for primary immune deficiency diseases: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Important Information on Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccine
Both Smallpox and the Smallpox vaccine could pose major health risks to individuals with primary immune deficiency diseases. Please read the attached letter and Question & Answer sheet to learn more about Smallpox and the Smallpox Vaccine.
1) IDF Letter to the Community on Smallpox
2) Questions and Answers: Smallpox and Smallpox Vaccine

The West Nile Virus: What is Known About an Emerging Virus?


News About Public Policy Initiatives

Advocates for Primary Immune Disease Community Take to Capitol Hill to Warn of New Challenges, Applaud Progress

President Bush Signs Rare Disease Legislation

FDA Announces Smallpox Vaccine Guidance for Blood Industry - 12/30/2002

Information about West Nile Virus and Blood Safety - Updated 10/3/2002