Fields questions with surgeon general in virtual meeting. President Joe Biden, Secretary Xavier Becerra, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy met virtually with infant formula manufacturing companies on Wednesday…
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House to Hold Emergency Gun Control Hearings
Eight bills make up “Protecting Our Kids Act” package. The House Judiciary Committee is calling an emergency hearing this week to consider a package of gun control bills—an…
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FDA Allows Imports for UK Baby Formulas
Could bring 2 million cans of formula to U.S. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it is easing regulations on baby formula imports from…
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PRAYER ALERT: Shooting at Texas Elementary School
Updated reports indicate at least 18 students and 2 teachers were killed. UPDATE 1:00 PM 5/25 EDT UPDATE 8:00 PM 5/24 EDT In the aftermath of the Uvalde…
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First European Shipment of Baby Formula Arrives in U.S.
Secretary Vilsack greets first plane as it lands. On Sunday, the first military cargo plane carrying an emergency shipment of baby formula from Europe landed in Indianapolis, Indiana.…
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FDA Approves Pfizer’s COVID Booster for Children
Newest authorization keeps younger demographic vaccinated The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that they have approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for children…
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Baby Formula Shortage Concerns Parents and Pediatricians
FDA shutdown of Michigan manufacturer contributing to lowered supply. Supply chain and delivery issues are a part of a nationwide shortage of infant and baby formula, causing parents…
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900,000 Children Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
White House announces first dose rollout, schedules 700,000 for week two. On Wednesday, health officials in the White House announced the results of a national push to vaccinate…
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White House Announces Plan to Vaccinate Children
28 million children between 5 and 11 years old could be eligible if the vaccine is approved next month. The White House announced on Wednesday that it is…
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USDA Launches Summer Nutrition Program
Over 30 million children to receive food assistance . On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that, as a part of the American Rescue Plan, the department…
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