FDA emergency use authorization doubles expected allocation. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week that it will be providing states with up to 442,000…
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FDA Approves Some Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The action would make the industry more like eye care. The Food and Drug Administration has finalized a rule that will allow select hearing aids to be sold…
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HHS Awards $90 Million to Health Care Centers
American Rescue Plan Funds nearly 1,400 facilities. This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the awarding of $90 million to nearly 1,400 community health…
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HHS Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Secretary Becerra says to take the virus seriously. On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said he was declaring a public health emergency over the outbreak…
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FDA Issues Warning about Puberty Blockers
Agency reports instances of brain swelling in preteen girls. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced serious side effects caused by puberty blockers. Officials warn that blockers,…
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CDC Committee Votes to Recommend Novavax Vaccine
President’s administration promotes continued COVID-19 vaccination. A Centers for Disease Control advisory committee unanimously voted this past week to recommend the Novavax vaccine for COVID-19. Though it is…
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Five More Formula Shipments Arrive from Overseas
HHS reports Fly Formula flights to total 47 by July 22. The first of five emergency infant formula deliveries arrived from Singapore to Chicago O’Hare International Airport this…
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CDC Reports Rising COVID Cases
Hospitalized patients increasingly testing positive. The data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows patients being admitted to the hospital are increasingly testing positive for…
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CDC Finds At-Home Opioid Addiction Treatment Effective
Did not create more opioid deaths, but healing During the pandemic, methadone clinics allowed those with opioid addiction to administer methadone to themselves at home. Government researchers from…
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HHS Warns Pharmacies Over Abortion Pills
Not filling a prescription would violate federal law. The Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that pharmacies refusing to fill prescriptions for drugs that could be…
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