Merck Halts Gardasil Lobbying Efforts Following Discussions With ACIP, AAP
Executive Summary
Merck decided to halt lobbying efforts for state legislation requiring vaccination with its human papilloma virus vaccine Gardasil for school entry following discussions with third party stakeholders, including CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the company said
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