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Important Vaccines for Summer 2008 International Travel
Summer is here, and many people will be packing to travel. No matter where you travel abroad this summer, please don t let your vacation be spoiled by getting the measles, flu, hepatitis, or any other infection that could have been prevented by using routine or travel-related vaccines. …
Source: www.pueblo.gsa.gov
FDA Advises Patients to Switch to HFA-Propelled Albuterol Inhalers Now
CFC-propelled albuterol inhalers are being phased out because they are harmful to the environment by contributing to depletion of the ozone layer above the Earth’s surface.
Source: www.fda.gov
FDA Proposes New Rule to Provide Updated Information on the Use of Prescription Drugs and Biological Products during Pregnancy and Breast-feeding
The proposed changes to prescription drug labeling would give health care professionals more comprehensive information for making prescribing decisions and for counseling women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or of child-bearing age about using prescription medications.
Source: www.fda.gov
FDA Takes Action against Seafood Processing Company, Executives
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today filed a complaint for permanent injunction against seafood processor Captain’s Select Seafood, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., and two of its top officers for violating the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Source: www.fda.gov
Administration Proposes Additional Funding for FDA to Improve Food and Medical Product Safety (HHS Release)
HHS Secretary Leavitt today announced that the Administration is amending its budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2009 to include an additional $275 million for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He called on Congress to act quickly on this budget amendment and pending Administration legislative proposals to strengthen FDA.
Source: www.fda.gov
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