FDA Change Ushers in Cheaper, Easier-to-Get Hearing Aids
It's now a lot easier — and cheaper — for many hard-of-hearing Americans to get help.
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In Reversal, FDA Puts Brakes on COVID Shots for Kids Under 5
U.S. regulators have put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children under 5.
FDA says Pfizer COVID Vaccine Looks Effective for Young Kids
Federal scientists say kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections among elementary school children.
US Panel Backs COVID-19 Boosters Only for Seniors, High-Risk
An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra doses for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
FDA Panel is First Key Test for Biden COVID-19 Booster Plan
Scientists inside and outside the U.S. government have been divided in recent days over the need for boosters and who should get them.
Barrasso: FDA Approved Covid Vaccine ‘Thanks to Trump’
Barrasso took to Twitter on Monday to encourage Wyomingites to get the vaccine, but he also gave credit for the FDA approval to former president, Donald Trump.
New COVID-19 Vaccine is Cleared, Only Requires One Shot
The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.
US Approves New Coronavirus Antigen Test With Fast Results
Quidel says its tests can produce results in 15 minutes.
FDA: Morning-After Pill to Move Over-the-Counter
The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.
FDA Bill Moves Quickly Through The Senate
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill today that will help ensure that Americans have access to crucial medicines and medical devices. The bill is also a model for how legislation is supposed to be done according to U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo...