FDA Declares Adderall Shortage Following Supply Delays
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared a nationwide shortage of a medication commonly known by its brand name, Adderall, which is prescribed to tens of millions of people to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy and other conditions. Teva Pharmaceuticals, one of the primary manufacturers of the drug, “is experiencing ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” […]
Here’s How to Avoid a COVID-19 Vaccine Mix-Up
Recognizing the potential for vaccine administration errors with look-alike vials, CDC staff shared best practices for giving the right vaccine to the right person at the right dose, during a Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) webinar earlier this week. The most concerning possible vaccination error would be that a child might receive a higher […]
FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Illegal Nicotine Gummies
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned a maker of nicotine gummies to stop marketing what is an illegal product. In what is a first-of-its-kind warning, the agency said it considers these gummies particularly concerning because they resemble candy and can cause […]
White House Urges States To Split Monkeypox Vaccine Into Fifths To Stretch Supply
The Biden administration said Thursday it would send out an additional 1.8 million doses of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine if states adopt a new vaccination protocol, the White House’s latest effort to rein in the growing outbreak of the the disease before a slate of major LGBTQ events in the coming months. The White House’s […]
Biden Administration Declares Monkeypox A Public Health Emergency
The Biden administration on Thursday declared monkeypox a public health emergency as the virus continues to spread across the country. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra made the announcement, citing an increase in cases across the U.S. and growing concerns regarding access to treatment for the virus. Advertisement “We’re prepared to take our response […]
Biden Administration Announces New Division to Deal With Pandemics
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) The Biden administration announced Thursday that it will create a new division in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) focused solely on coordinating responses to pandemic threats and other health emergencies. The office of the existing Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response […]
FDA Panel Supports Rollout of Tweaked Booster Shots From Moderna, Pfizer This Fall
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended on Tuesday that updated COVID-19 booster shots be used this fall to protect against Omicron and its highly contagious subvariants. Because the virus mutates so quickly, the FDA may approve the new vaccine formulations, since COVID-19 cases […]
Biden Administration Announces Steps to Increase Infant Formula Supply
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced several actions Thursday aimed at relieving a nationwide shortage of infant formula. “President Biden has directed his administration to work urgently to ensure that during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall, infant formula is safe and available for families across the country,” the White House said in a fact sheet. […]
White House Rolls Out National Plan to Fight Long COVID
The Biden administration unveiled a new plan on Tuesday to improve the nation’s understanding of long COVID and to better prevent, detect, and treat the condition, particularly in hard-hit communities. “Long COVID is real, and there is still so much we don’t know about it,” said Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier […]
Biden Administration Proposes Obamacare Tweak That Could Help 1.2 Million
The Biden administration is proposing a major policy change that it believes will help 200,000 uninsured Americans get comprehensive health plans while making coverage cheaper for an additional 1 million people. And it’s something the Biden administration can do on its own, without congressional action. Advertisement On Tuesday, the Biden administration is formally proposing new […]