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Flu Cases Already Up 23 Percent This Season: Walgreens
Significant increase shown by the company's analysis of its own data reflects the historically low levels of flu last year
FDA Eases Access to Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Proposal would create a category of hearing aids that could be sold directly to consumers, without medical exam or audiologist fitting
FDA Expected to Allow Mix ‘n’ Match COVID-19 Vaccines
Agency will not recommend one vaccine over another but may say it is preferable to use same booster as the vaccine
U.S. Pediatricians, Psychiatrists Declare ‘Emergency’ in Child Mental Health
Groups urge policymakers to increase funding to ensure all families can access mental health services
DEA Warns of Fentanyl in Counterfeit Opioid Pills
This was the first public safety alert the DEA has issued in six years
FDA Takes New Action to Improve Quality, Efficacy of Sunscreens
Proposed changes include updates to safe active ingredients and broad spectrum requirements
U.S. Appeals Panel Backs New York City Vaccine Mandate for School Staff
This was the second time in recent weeks that the vaccine mandate has been upheld
Pfizer Sends First Data to FDA on COVID-19 Vaccines for Younger Children
Agency has said it could authorize a vaccine for younger children in a matter of weeks after receipt of trial data
Pfizer to Ask FDA Soon for Approval of Its COVID-19 Vaccine for Younger Children
Right now, COVID-19 vaccines are only approved for children 12 years and older
CDC Endorses Booster Shots for Millions of Americans
Recommendations came just one day after the FDA authorized boosters for several vulnerable groups at least six months after the second dose
