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FDA Approves and Authorizes Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines …
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to include a …
FDA Takes Key Action in Fight Against COVID-19 By Issuing …
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe …
FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine: Live Updates - The New York Times
Aug 23, 2021 · President Biden lauded the final approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by the Food and Drug Administration and implored unvaccinated Americans not to wait any longer to …
Why Pfizer's FDA Approval Matters And What It Means For …
Aug 24, 2021 · The Food and Drug Administration has given its full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, calling it a "key achievement for public health." The two-dose …
FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illness
Dec 8, 2023 · The Food and Drug Administration approved two genetic treatments for sickle cell disease, including one that uses gene-editing. The approvals offer hope for patients and signal …
FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods ... - NBC News
Jun 8, 2024 · The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to prepackaged food sold in America: a requirement that the front of the packages display key nutrient …
FDA approves COVID shots from Moderna and Pfizer : Shots - Health News ...
Sep 11, 2023 · The Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of vaccines against COVID-19. The vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech were approved …
FDA head calls on Congress to pass mandatory testing for lead in food
Apr 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON — The head of the Food and Drug Administration urged Congress on Thursday to pass legislation mandating that food manufacturers test for lead in products …
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, available in days | AP News
Aug 22, 2024 · Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way. The Food and Drug Administration approved new shots from Pfizer and Moderna on Thursday, and the companies are set to …