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It’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes #COVID19 will circulate together this fall & winter. The flu vaccine prevents influenza disease, it does not prevent COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines prevent COVID-19! Learn more: bit.ly/3cPFL77 #NIAM2022
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Today we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay, an opportunity to honor the efforts of women trailblazers & barrier breakers, and to applaud our collective efforts to promote gender equality and equity in the workplace.
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FDA & our regulatory counterparts in Mexico
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held the 2nd annual Food Safety Partnership Meeting as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of food imported from Mexico & to advance protections for consumers in both countries. go.usa.gov/xh2rF
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As of today, 439 tests and sample collection devices are authorized by the FDA under emergency use authorizations (EUAs). These include 302 molecular tests and sample collection devices, 85 antibody and other immune response tests, 51 antigen tests, and 1 diagnostic breath test.
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Today,
@FDA_Global
posted an article about the FDA's fruitful partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture or IICA — an agency working to advance agricultural development and rural well-being across the Americas.
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@FDA_GLobal's latest From a Global Perspective blog showcases @IICAnews, an essential FDA partner, helping to implement the FDA's food safety requirements in Latin America fda.gov/international-.
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As of today, 439 tests and sample collection devices are authorized by the FDA under emergency use authorizations (EUAs). These include 302 molecular tests and sample collection devices, 85 antibody and other immune response tests, 51 antigen tests, and 1 diagnostic breath test.
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Finally, we provided the latest info about medical device reports associated with the breakdown of the foam used in the Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP machines, and CPAP machines included in the June 2021 recall.
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Today, the @US_FDA is providing the latest information about medical device reports (MDRs) associated with the breakdown of the foam used in the Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP machines, and CPAP machines included in the June 2021. Find out more: go.usa.gov/xSSGw
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We also issued the draft guidance – Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Contact Lens Care Products: Consumer Labeling Recommendations - Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions.
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Today, the @US_FDA issued the draft guidance titled Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Contact Lens Care Products: Consumer Labeling Recommendations. When finalized, this guidance will provide labeling recommendations for these devices. go.usa.gov/xSSEd
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On Tuesday, we issued a press release announcing the final rule establishing a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids intended to improve access to and expected to reduce the cost of hearing aid technology for millions of Americans.
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Today, we took action to establish a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids, enabling consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers. go.usa.gov/xSSxY
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Lastly, on Thursday we issued a warning letter to VPR Brands LP (doing business as, “Krave Nic”), for marketing illegal flavored nicotine gummies.
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FDA issued a warning letter to VPR Brands LP (doing business as, “Krave Nic”) for marketing illegal flavored nicotine gummies in 3 flavors – Blueraz, Cherry Bomb & Pineapple. This is the first warning letter issued by @FDATobacco for this type of product. fda.gov/news-events/pr
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FDA warns manufacturer for marketing illegal flavored nicotine gummies.
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We also signed a confidentiality commitment with Ecuador’s Vice Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries, an important step in establishing a shrimp safety pilot program with Ecuador, a major shrimp exporter to the United States.
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Today FDA signed a confidentiality commitment with Ecuador’s Vice Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries, an important step in establishing a shrimp safety pilot program w/Ecuador, a major shrimp exporter to the United States. fda.gov/international-
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Yesterday, we alerted patients, caregivers, and health care professionals that autoinjector devices that are optional for use with glatiramer acetate injection may not be compatible for use across FDA-approved glatiramer acetate injection drug products.
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Today, FDA is alerting patients, caregivers, & health care professionals that several optional autoinjector devices may not be cross-compatible with all approved glatiramer acetate injection drug products: fda.gov/drugs/drug-saf
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Today, our National Center for Toxicological Research announced the publication of the “Standard Test Method for Detection of Nitric Oxide Production In Vitro” by ASTM International.
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Today, we authorized the emergency use of the Novavax #COVID19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for the prevention of COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in individuals 12-17 years of age. The agency previously authorized the vaccine for individuals 18 years+.
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