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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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FDA delays action on Pfizer vaccine for kids under 5
“At this time it makes sense for us to wait until we have the data of the evaluation of a third dose before taking action.”
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President Biden’s ‘Cancer Moonshot’ to be relaunched
A “cancer cabinet” will be established, consisting of 18 federal departments, agencies, and offices.
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Endocrine Society and others to FDA: Restrict BPA
A petition requests that prior approvals of bisphenol A, a chemical contained in food packaging be removed, citing recent evidence of harm.
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Two emerging drugs exacerbating opioid crisis
On their own, para-fluorofentanyl and metonitazene can kill the user through respiratory depression, said Dr. Jordan Trecki.
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New CDC webpage aims to reduce maternal deaths
The success of the Hear Her campaign will rely on an environment of trust, and it is important for obstetric care providers to build trust with...
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FDA approves 2-month dosing of injectable HIV drug Cabenuva
“Adults living with HIV have a treatment option that further reduces the frequency of medication,” said Candice Long of Janssen Therapeutics.
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Boosted Americans 97 times less likely to die of COVID-19 than unvaccinated
“The data are really stunningly obvious why a booster is really very important.”
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FDA grants full approval to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The Moderna vaccine also now has a new trade name: Spikevax.
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Immunocompromised patients should receive fourth COVID shot: CDC
The CDC contacted pharmacies on Jan. 26 to reinforce the message that people with moderate to severe immune suppression should receive a fourth...