News from the FDA/CDC
News from the FDA/CDC
Large increase seen in number of Zika-infected pregnancies
The 288 new cases of pregnant women with laboratory evidence of Zika infection reported for the week ending Oct. 27, 2016, represent the largest...
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2014-2015 influenza vaccine ineffective against predominant strain
The 2014-2015 influenza vaccines offered little protection against the predominant influenza A/H3N2 virus, but were effective against influenza B...
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FDA finalizes boxed warning for Essure
The FDA will require the Essure permanent birth control system to carry a boxed warning about reported adverse events, including perforation of...
News from the FDA/CDC
United States nears 3,000 Zika-infected pregnancies
There were 54 new cases of pregnant women with laboratory evidence of Zika virus in the 50 states and D.C. reported during the week ending Oct. 20...
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Zika increase slows slightly in pregnant women
The total number of pregnant women with laboratory evidence of Zika infection in the United States and its territories rose by 142 for the week...
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Benefits of dental sealant programs for low-income children exceed costs
Cavities and fillings were approximately three times more likely among low-income children aged 7-11 years whose teeth were not treated with...
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Number of Zika-infected pregnant women continues to climb
The number of pregnant women with laboratory evidence of Zika infection increased by 209 for the week ending Oct. 6, the second-largest weekly...
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FDA reaffirms rivaroxaban’s atrial fib efficacy in ROCKET AF
The Food and Drug Administration reaffirmed its confidence in the data supporting the claim that rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is a safe and effective...
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United States nears 2,500 Zika cases in pregnant women
The number of Zika virus cases continues to rise, with 177 more pregnant women showing laboratory evidence of infection in the United States for...
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Four of five health care providers get flu shot
Physicians had the highest level of coverage (95.6%), while health care assistants and aides had the lowest (64.5%).
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Teen birth rates continue to decline in the United States
The teen birth rate has fallen 64% since 1991, according to new government figures.