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RSV vaccine for pregnant women inches closer to approval with FDA committee recommendation

May 19, 2023

RSV vaccine for pregnant women inches closer to approval with FDA committee recommendation

The FDA voted to recommend approval of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for pregnant women, bringing it one step closer to becoming the first maternal immunization to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus.

New FDA blood donation guidelines ease restrictions for gay and bisexual men

May 19, 2023

New FDA blood donation guidelines ease restrictions for gay and bisexual men

With new guidelines released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, blood donor eligibility will now be based on individuals’ responses to screening questions rather than group-wide restrictions.

Ringworm resistant to common antifungals for first time in US: What to know about the skin infection

May 19, 2023

Ringworm resistant to common antifungals for first time in US: What to know about the skin infection

Two cases of a common fungal infection known as tinea, or ringworm, failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to the CDC.

Puerto Rico indicts 44 in $1.2M COVID relief scam

May 18, 2023

Puerto Rico indicts 44 in $1.2M COVID relief scam

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 44 people in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the federal government of $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

US federal health officials warn residents to cancel planned surgeries near Mexican border due to meningitis

May 18, 2023

US federal health officials warn residents to cancel planned surgeries near Mexican border due to meningitis

Five people were infected with suspected meningitis after receiving surgery near the border. One of the people died. Officials are warning residents to cancel surgeries in the area.

Cotton warns new CDC vaccine schedule including COVID-19 jab could lead to school vaccine mandates

May 18, 2023

Cotton warns new CDC vaccine schedule including COVID-19 jab could lead to school vaccine mandates

Arkansas GOP Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to the U.S. comptroller general calling for a GAO analysis on the CDC's new vaccine schedule for kids and teens.

Sen. Rubio releases report on the origins of COVID-19

May 18, 2023

Sen. Rubio releases report on the origins of COVID-19

Author of 'What Really Happened In Wuhan' Sharri Markson on the revelations in the report

Britain baffled by shocking surge in death rates last year with no clear cause

May 17, 2023

Britain baffled by shocking surge in death rates last year with no clear cause

The first few months of 2022 recorded below-average excess deaths before seeing a spike that went above the five-year average in by tens of thousands of deaths.

Critically endangered California condors to receive vaccine after a dozen die from bird flu

May 17, 2023

Critically endangered California condors to receive vaccine after a dozen die from bird flu

Over a dozen California condors have died from bird flu. The U.S. granted emergency approval for the use of a vaccine to prevent the critically endangered species from wiping out.

House to hold hearings on COVID nursing home deaths

May 17, 2023

House to hold hearings on COVID nursing home deaths

Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean is set to testify at a House subcommittee investigating state officials for implementing nursing home policies that jeopardized elderly Americans, including her in-laws.