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FDA authorizes first Covid vaccine for kids ages 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The hotly anticipated decision will allow roughly…
Fauci says FDA data shows J&J vaccine should have been two shots
President Biden’s chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine likely should have been a two-dose shot instead…
FDA advisers endorse Moderna booster shot: Three takeaways
The Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory panel on Thursday unanimously endorsed use of Moderna’s Covid-19 booster shot for the elderly and younger people whose…
FDA says more than 5 million electronic cigarettes must be taken off the market
FDA has ordered 5 million e-cigarette products off the market, it said Thursday — an announcement timed to a court-ordered deadline that will determine the…
USDA says 862,000lbs of sausage, salami and other meats recalled
The US Department of Agriculture has announced a massive meat recall that covers around 862,000 pounds of Italian meats, including sausage, salami, coppa, prosciutto, and…
Pfizer Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine and the FDA: 6 key facts
The FDA has fully approved Comirnaty, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, in a move that’s likely to put greater attention on the wisdom of being immunized…
FDA approves Pfizer’s covid vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration today approved Pfizer’s covid vaccine, paving the way for broader adoption and, experts hope, more acceptance among the vaccine-hesitant. “The…
Full FDA approval of Pfizer Covid shot will enable vaccine requirements
FDA is trying to finish licensing process as soon as Monday Radio host who criticised vaccine efforts dies of Covid-19 Full federal approval of Pfizer’s…
More than 130 dog deaths may be linked to Midwestern Pet Foods, FDA warns
Inspections “revealed evidence of significant violations” of regulations to keep pet food safe, officials said. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/more-130-dog-deaths-220-illnesses-may-be-linked-midwestern-n1277084 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
FDA authorizes third COVID vaccine dose for certain immunocompromised people
The Food and Drug Administration late Thursday expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to allow a third dose for certain…
FDA to add warning about rare heart inflammation to Moderna, Pfizer vaccine fact sheets
FDA plans to “move rapidly” to add a warning to fact sheets for Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines about the rare risk of developing inflammatory…
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its Covid-19 vaccine
Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its coronavirus vaccine in people 18 and older. The company is the second…
FDA approves new imaging tool to find advanced prostate cancer
The approach won’t replace traditional blood screening tests, but it could help guide doctors when cancer spreads. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-approves-new-imaging-tool-find-advanced-prostate-cancer-drugmaker-n1268621 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for 12- to 15-year-old adolescents, the agency announced on Monday. Why…
Pfizer seeks full FDA approval of its Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have asked the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of their coronavirus vaccine for people ages 16 and over….
FDA readies plan to bar menthol cigarettes nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to bar menthol cigarettes nationwide in a plan to be released Thursday, according to two people familiar with…
US states resume Johnson & Johnson vaccine in push to end Covid ‘nightmare’
Indiana, New York, Virginia, Missouri and Michigan among states ordering or recommending resumption after US officials lift pause Seeking in the words of one governor…
FDA lifts curbs on dispensing abortion pills during pandemic
The Biden administration is lifting restrictions on dispensing abortion pills by mail during the Covid-19 pandemic, reversing a Trump administration policy that the Supreme Court…
FDA clears first AI device to spot hidden signs of COVID-19
The FDA has cleared an AI-powered armband for emergency use that can identify signs of COVID-19 in asymptomatic individuals using light sensors and a computer…
Biden’s FDA looks to tackle heavy metals in baby food
The Biden administration said Friday it plans to clamp down on toxic heavy metals commonly found in baby food. The move comes after a House…
FDA says ricotta and string cheese added to Listeria outbreak recall
The cheese recall announced earlier this month has expanded to include additional types of cheese, according to El Abuelito Cheese. Multiple brands are covered by…
Parents Erupt Over FDA Failure To Regulate Toxic Metals in Food
When Congress released a report this month finding that popular baby foods contain worrisome levels of toxic heavy metals, the reaction was swift. Scary headlines…
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