Doctor Column

FDA Puts on Hold All Infant RSV Trials Due to Safety Concerns February 25, 2025 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD On December 12, 2024, the FDA in a briefing document “put on hold” all clinical trials of vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants. The FDA said it was notified by Moderna, in July 2024 that their findings from a clinical trial signaled safety concerns in infants. The two vaccine candidates were being evaluated during Phase 1 trial which primarily evaluates the drug’s, or vaccine’s safety and dose range. “The Boy in the Bubble” — Recurrent Infections in Children… “When Should I Worry?” December 25, 2017 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD In the 1970’s, much notoriety was given to the “The Boy in the Bubble”. The youngster, David Vetter, lived alone for 12 years in a germ free plastic tent. His mother never held him in her arms. No one was allowed to touch him with their bare hands. The toll on his psyche and the heartache of his parents are immeasurable. Choking in young children — “How can I make this holiday safe for kids?” December 14, 2016 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD In the blink of an eye, things can change. Three year old Billy is happy, playing next to his mother in the kitchen. His mother turns to get food out of the refrigerator and starts to chop vegetables in preparation for dinner that evening.