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“We are surprised and disappointed by this FDA decision for EBV+ PTLD patients who have a significant unmet need, highlighted by tabelecleucel’s orphan drug designation and by the granting of breakthrough status.” — Dr. Cokey Nguyen, Atara CEO

Dr. Joseph Wu, the study’s lead author and director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute: “These two cytokines cause inflammation to the blood vessels. They could cause inflammation to the heart.”

“We saw the same inclusion bodies targeted in every tissue sample spanning five decades and two continents, which shows that we are dealing with one predominant virus causing Kawasaki disease.” – Anne Rowley, MD

“We’re likely to see more outbreaks…it’s the most contagious infectious disease out there.” – Josh Michaud, KFF

“A multipronged approach composed of interventions including public health regulation at the state level and standardized practice regarding clinician communication with patients regarding vitamin K refusal at the hospital level is urgently needed.” – Lead Study Author Kristan Scott, MD

AAP President Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP: “There is no new or concerning information about the hepatitis B vaccine prompting this change, nor has children’s risk changed. This is the result of a deliberate strategy to sow fear and distrust.”