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CDC panel lists reasons to get second COVID booster
One panelist said she was concerned about the potential for “booster fatigue.”
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FDA warns companies selling OTC skin lighteners
Among the side effects associated with hydroquinone products reported to the FDA are skin rashes, facial swelling, and skin discoloration or...
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FDA to decide by June on future of COVID vaccines
“We’d love to see an annual vaccination similar to influenza but realize that the evolution of the virus will dictate how we respond in terms of...
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White House announces long-COVID action plan
The initiative will gather experts from various federal agencies to expand existing long-COVID clinics and broaden research on symptoms of the...
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CDC recommends hep B vaccination for most adults
The CDC said it wants to expand vaccinations because, after decades of progress, the number of new hepatitis B infections is increasing among...
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As FDA OKs another COVID booster, some experts question need
“Is the goal to prevent any symptomatic infection with COVID-19, is the goal to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or is the goal to prevent severe...
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Congress opens investigation into FDA’s handling of a problematic heart device
The FDA took no decisive action even as safety problems with the LVAD persisted.
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Biden’s FDA chief nominee narrowly wins Senate confirmation
Dr. Robert Califf returns to lead the FDA as the U.S. continues to cope with the pandemic and opioid epidemic.
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CDC preparing to update mask guidance
“Omicron cases are declining, and we are all cautiously optimistic about the trajectory we’re on.”
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Can cancer patients get approved COVID therapies?