2 chapters across the catalog
Livestock Vaccine Comparisons and Simparica Trio Advertising
A comparison is drawn between the Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) vaccines used in the poultry industry and human mRNA technology, noting that both require frequent boosters. An advertisement for Simparica Trio, a monthly chewable for dogs, is analyzed for its focus on "triple protection" against parasites.
Pet Medication Advertising, FDA Side Effect Regulations
Pharmaceutical companies have expanded direct-to-consumer advertising to include pet medications like Simparica Trio, which carries warnings for neurological adverse reactions in dogs. The prevalence of these ads in the U.S. dates back to 1997, when the FDA, under Commissioner David Kessler, eased rules regarding the disclosure of side effects in broadcast commercials. Kessler currently serves as the Chief Science Officer for the White House COVID-19 Response Team.
