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Seniors should skip this vaccine after deadly complications, FDA warns
The CDC recommends the vaccine pause while it investigates “serious adverse events,” including neurologic and cardiac events. As of May 7, 17 serious events, including two deaths, have been reported in people ages 62 to 89 who received the Ixchiq vaccine. Six of the reports have been in the U.S.
US FDA approves AbbVie's drug for a type of lung cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AbbVie's drug to treat adults with a type of lung cancer who have received previous treatment, the drugmaker said on Wednesday.
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Former FDA head Robert Califf says RFK Jr.’s vaccine rhetoric is ‘doing harm’ to Americans
Ex-FDA chief Robert Califf about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — “My primary worry is not the FDA, my worry is the American public.”
FDA Upheaval Pushes Some Biotech Firms to Plan Early Trials Out of US
The FDA did not respond to a request for comment. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said that the agency's restructuring aims to streamline functions such as IT and communications, and reduce conflicts of interest among its staff and advisors.
US FDA expands use of Merck's cancer drug for adrenal gland tumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it has approved the expanded use of Merck's cancer drug to treat two types adrenal gland tumors.
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Never approved children’s fluoride recalled by FDA but dentists push back
An ingestible fluoride prescription drug product for children was pulled from the market on Tuesday after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it was never approved. The products are known as fluoride tablets, according to NPR. These include drops or lozenges meant for children who don’t get fluoridated water to help prevent cavities.
Tomatoes Recalled in 14 States as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level
Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
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FDA takes first step to remove fluoride tablets and drops for children from the market
The agency says ingestible fluoride is linked to various adverse health effects, but dental groups say it is 'essential' for cavity prevention, particularly among people who can't afford to regularly visit a dentist.
FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications
Adults over the age of 60 are recommended not to get the chikungunya vaccine to prevent the mosquito-borne illness due to two related deaths, according to the FDA and CDC.
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HHS Eyes ACIP Vax Recs; FDA Warning Letters Stalled; RFK Jr. Adviser Dust-Up
Peter Gillooly, CEO of The Wellness Company, made a formal complaint to HHS' Office of the Special Counsel and other agencies, accusing Means of abusing his position at HHS and violating a law prohibiting conflict of interest in government services.
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