FDA: Products Containing 7-OH Can Cause Serious Harm
Tempted to try products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (also known as 7-OH) – such as tablets, gummies, drink mixes, and shots – sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations? Consider this: 7-OH products are novel potent opioid products that have not been proven safe or effective for any use and should be avoided. The U.S. […]
CDC: About Zoonotic Diseases
What to know Background Animals provide many benefits to people. Many people interact with animals in their daily lives, both at home and away from home. Animals provide food, fiber, livelihoods, travel, sport, companionship, and education for people across the globe. Millions of households in the United States have one or more pets. We might […]
FDA: Avoid Queso Fresco-Type Cheeses if You’re in High-Risk Groups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends pregnant women, adults aged 65 and older, and people who have weakened immune systems avoid eating all queso fresco-type cheeses. The recommendation is included in updated consumer education materials from FDA’s Human Foods Program. Queso fresco-type cheeses are highly susceptible to the bacteria (germ) Listeria, which can cause an illness called […]
CDC: Mpox in Animals and Pets
At a glance Overview Mpox is a zoonotic disease, which means it can spread between animals and people. The exact source of mpox in nature is not known, but it is believed that small mammals, such as rope and sun squirrels, giant-pouched rats, and African dormice may carry the virus in parts of West and Central […]
FDA: How to Report Animal Drug Side Effects And More
The FDA encourages veterinarians and animal owners to report adverse events associated with drugs or devices used in animals. We use the information from these reports to monitor the safety of products once they have reached the market. What types of problems can I report? Adverse events can include: Which drugs and devices used in […]
CDC: How Mpox Spreads
At a glance Types of mpox There are two types of mpox: clade I and clade II. Both clades can spread through: How it spreads Close or intimate contact Regardless of type, mpox can spread to anyone through close, personal contact, including: Direct contact can happen during intimate contact, including: Touching objects The virus that causes […]
FDA: Aspirin for Reducing Your Heart Risks
You can walk into any pharmacy, grocery or convenience store and buy aspirin without a prescription. The Drug Facts label on medication products, will help you choose aspirin for relieving headache, pain, swelling, or fever. The Drug Facts label also gives directions that will help you use the aspirin so that it is safe and effective. But what about […]
CDC: Anthrax in the Workplace
Key points Overview Workers may be exposed to the bacteria that causes anthrax if they: Who is at risk Naturally occurring anthrax People who work with infected animals or contaminated animal products or environments may be exposed. Workers at risk include: Anthrax as a biological weapon Depending on how spores are spread, various workers could […]
FDA: Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose
Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the nation’s overdose crisis. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that, when sprayed into the nose or injected, quickly reverses the powerful effects of opioids during an overdose. Everyone who overdoses with opioids, whether with a prescribed medicine or an illicit […]
CDC: Agriculture Worker Safety and Health
Key points Quick facts and stats Injuries Deaths Who is at increased risk What’s being done In 1990, NIOSH developed an agricultural safety and health program to address the high risks of fatal injuries and illnesses experienced by workers and families in agriculture. NIOSH supports extramural research and prevention programs at 12 Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health. […]