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CDC panel recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and over
ACIP panelists said clinicians need more guidance on whether to use the vaccine in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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Biden chooses California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to head HHS
Although his public health experience is limited, he served on the Congressional Ways and Means Committee overseeing health-related issues.
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CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine time to 10 or 7 days, with conditions
The residual risk is approximately 1%, with an upper limit of 10%, when people quarantine for 10 days. .
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CDC panel delves into priorities for COVID vaccine distribution
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How mental health care would look under a Trump vs. Biden administration
Three critical issues are key to understanding which candidate would best lead the mental health recovery, said Dr. Nina Vasan, Victor C. Agbafe,...
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Health sector has spent $464 million on lobbying in 2020
PhRMA leads sector through the third quarter, with the American Hospital Association just behind.
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CDC panel takes on COVID vaccine rollout, risks, and side effects
ACIP will need to offer direction on which groups should get priority in vaccine allocation, inasmuch as early supplies will not be sufficient to...
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HHS extends deadline for patient access to your clinical notes
Government cites the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the delay.
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COVID-19 vaccine standards questioned at FDA advisory meeting
Speakers asked for data showing COVID-19 vaccines can prevent serious illness and urged transparency about the agency’s deliberations for each...
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CDER chief reflects on advances in rare diseases
“People always call me fearless, but I feel like I just state the facts,” Dr. Janet Woodcock said.