A norovirus outbreak is linked to raw oysters distributed in 13 states, the FDA says
A multistate outbreak of norovirus illnesses linked to raw oysters from Canada is under investigation in 13 states by the FDA.
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Advisers to FDA weigh in on updated COVID boosters for the fall
The vaccines now in use are based on the form of the virus that circulated at the beginning of the pandemic and are less effective against the omicron variant. New options are in the works.
The FDA is expected to authorize 2nd boosters for people 50 and up
People aged 50 and over could soon be eligible for a second Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccine booster. The administration wants to offer the shots as immunity from the first booster is waning.
Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6
No deaths were reported in tests, and there were no signs of myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a side effect.
FDA warns against using another powdered baby formula after a 2nd death
The FDA now cautions against using a specific lot of Abbott Nutrition's Similac PM 60/40 after a second infant dies. Abbott voluntarily recalled the specialty product on Monday.
Stop using these baby formulas, the FDA says, after 4 infants are hospitalized
Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled some powdered formulas sold under the Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brands. The FDA is investigating links to four bacterial infections, one of which was fatal.
The FDA postpones a highly anticipated meeting on the Pfizer vaccine for young kids
"We believe additional information regarding the ongoing evaluation of a third dose should be considered as part of our decision-making for potential authorization," FDA officials said in a statement.
FDA shortens the wait time between Moderna vaccine and booster to 5 months
Now, both the Pfizer and the Moderna booster shots can be given five months after the second dose of vaccine — down from six months.
A new injection to prevent HIV, rather than pills, is a game-changer, scientists say
The Food and Drug Administration this week approved an injectable drug that helps prevent the spread of HIV. It only has to be taken once every eight weeks, compared to a daily oral pill.
FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID
In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's Paxlovid as the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home.