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Keeping up with vaccines
Deborah Dohne, 42, a college professor in Syracuse, N.Y., didn't think much of it when she developed a mild fever and sore throat in mid-May 2006....
FDA Consumer, 01/01/07 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
Cracking down on health fraud
On April 19, 2006, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) led a massive "Hispanic Multimedia Surf" to identify potentially fraudulent advertising aimed...
FDA Consumer, 11/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
Outreach program to teach safe medicine use to middle school children
Medicine use isn't a typical part of the curriculum for middle school students. But a new educational outreach program is changing that. Medicine...
FDA Consumer, 11/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
Benzene in beverages
The Food and Drug Administration is working with the beverage industry to ensure that benzene levels in soft drinks and other beverages are as low...
FDA Consumer, 09/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
Advancing public health through partnerships
Whether the goal is ensuring the safety of the food supply or speeding the development of new medical treatments, the Food and Drug Administration...
FDA Consumer, 09/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
Medication use and older adults
A brown paper bag may hold the key to safer use of medications, according to health experts. A brown paper bag may hold the key to safer use of...
FDA Consumer, 07/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
The FDA and product recalls
Most recalls of products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration are voluntary. One way or another, a company discovers a problem or a...
FDA Consumer, 05/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
Keeping up with drug safety information
The Food and Drug Administration approves a drug for marketing after determining that the drug's benefits outweigh the risks for the intended user....
FDA Consumer, 05/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
Proper use of fentanyl pain patches
Fentanyl skin patches provide convenient and effective relief for many people who experience chronic pain, and who have been taking pain...
FDA Consumer, 03/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication -
Taking care of your feet
* Diabetes and the Feet * Diabetes and the Feet * Shoes Make a Difference * Foot * Exercise Right * Orthotic Devices * Non-Prescription...
FDA Consumer, 03/01/06 by Michelle Meadows · More from publication
