FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women so their babies will be born with protection against the...
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Powdered infant formula recall
NATIONWIDE (WOWO) – A recall has been issued for certain powdered infant formulas produced at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. The FDA and the CDC...
Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
WASHINGTON (AP): Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets full federal approval
WASHINGTON (WOWO): One of the coronavirus vaccines now has full approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Before today, all three versions of the vaccines...
Feds call for “pause” of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
NATIONWIDE (WOWO): U.S. health leaders are hitting the brakes on the distribution of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after a number of patients...
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
LONDON (AP): AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S....
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is effective
NATIONWIDE (AP): Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is...
Fish recall issued for Trader Joe’s brand
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A brand of frozen fish sold at Trader Joe’s locations nationwide, including Indiana, is under recall due to allergen concerns. The...
Indiana provides first look at COVID-19 vaccination plans
INDIANAPOLIS (AP): State health officials have released a first look at Indiana’s plan for distributing a COVID-19 vaccine, whenever one becomes available. The Indiana State...
FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir
WASHINGTON (AP): U.S. regulators have approved the first drug to treat COVID-19. Remdesivir is an antiviral medicine given through an IV. Its maker, Gilead Sciences...