CDC: Egg-Based Flu Vaccines for the U.S. in 2023-2024
Updates to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Flu Vaccine Recommendations for the 2023-2024 season A couple of things are different for the 2023-2024 influenza (flu) season: Projected U.S. Flu Vaccine Supply for the 2023-2024 Season Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2023-2024.htm
FDA: Facts about E-Cigarettes
The FDA regulates the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes (sometimes called “vapes”). The FDA has the legal authority to regulate tobacco products containing nicotine from any source, including synthetic nicotine. Here are some facts to help dispel common myths about e-cigarette use, which is commonly referred to […]
CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season
CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter. Updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will be available later this week. Vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization and […]
FDA: Office of Global Policy and Strategy
The Office of Global Policy and Strategy promotes and protects the public health of Americans by ensuring global considerations are fully integrated into FDA policies and operational activities. OGPS does so three ways: OGPS has three sub-offices: The Office of Global Operations (OGO), which includes our foreign posts, the Office of Communications, Evaluation, and Logistics […]
CDC: Free COVID-19 Vaccination for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
HHS Launches Bridge Access Program to Safeguard Free COVID-19 Vaccination for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults In April, HHS announced the ‘HHS Bridge Access Program For COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments Program’(“Program”) to maintain broad access to COVID-19 vaccines for millions of uninsured Americans. This week, the Bridge Access Program officially launches, providing continued free coverage for […]
FDA: It’s a Good Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Influenza (flu) viruses typically spread in fall and winter, with activity peaking between December and February. Getting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu. Flu is a serious disease, caused by influenza viruses, that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Every flu season is different, and the substantial health […]
CDC: Diabetes and Your Immune System
Having diabetes can increase your chances of getting sick and can slow down your recovery. Find out how you can boost your immune system and stay healthy with diabetes. Diabetes can make it harder for you to fight off infectious diseases, which are illnesses caused by germs. If you have diabetes, you might have a […]
Church & Dwight Initiates Voluntary Recall of One Specific Lot of TheraBreath Kids Strawberry Splash 16oz Sold Exclusively on Amazon Between May 31 and September 02, 2023, Due to an Isolated Manufacturing Issue
Summary Company Announcement Date:September 08, 2023FDA Publish Date:September 08, 2023Product Type:DrugsReason for Announcement: Device & Drug Safety/Microbial ContaminationCompany Name:Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Brand Name: TheraBreathProduct Description: TheraBreath Kids Strawberry Splash Oral Rinse Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2023 – EWING, N.J – Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) today initiated a voluntary recall […]
CDC: Keeping Teens Safe at Work
Working as a teen has benefits, but also risks. Learn how you can help prevent youth from being injured or made sick at work. Youth labor force participation in the U.S. has been trending downward for decades, and decreased further during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the April 2020 dip, there has been an uptick in the […]
FDA: National Food Safety Education Month 2023 — People at Higher Risk
Constituent Update September 1, 2023 Each September for 25 years, in recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, health educators and consumers have focused on the most effective ways to avoid foodborne illness, often called food poisoning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million persons — or 1 of every 6 people […]