African heads of state recently agreed on key measures to revamp routine immunization across the continent following massive disruptions by the pandemic that stymied childhood vaccination programs.
These vaccination disruptions heightened outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Currently, vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks are ongoing in 31 African countries, with 17 having more than one vaccine-preventable disease outbreak.
Africa Commits Catch-Up Vaccinations for Children
Flu and COVID-19 Testing Comes Home
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the first over-the-counter (OTC) at-home diagnostic test to differentiate between flu viruses.
And this innovative test can detect the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and results are produced in about thirty minutes.
Furthermore, the test can be purchased without a prescription ($99) and performed completely at-home.
Flu and COVID-19 Testing Comes Home
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the first over-the-counter (OTC) at-home diagnostic test to differentiate between flu viruses.
And this innovative test can detect the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and results are produced in about thirty minutes.
Furthermore, the test can be purchased without a prescription ($99) and performed completely at-home.
FDA Committee Debates RSV Vaccine(s) Risk/Benefit
New Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meetings have been scheduled this week to consider the safety of two Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine candidates for seniors.
This U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine committee includes industry leaders offering expert opinions in response to strategic questions.
Transplant of Organs From SARS-CoV-2-Positive Donors Safe
Outcomes for hospital length of stay, 30-day mortality, 30-day graft loss similar for nucleic acid test-positive and -negative donors
FDA Approves First Home Test to Detect Both Flu and COVID-19
Test will be sold without a prescription and can be used by anyone 14 years and older or by an adult on children ages 2 years and older
Feds Will Start Limiting Telehealth Prescriptions for Painkillers, ADHD Drugs
Patients will be required to see a doctor in person to get a first prescription for opioids, ADHD drugs