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US Panel Endorses Widespread Use Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak. The Food… Read More
![Pfizer plans to file within days with the Food and Drug Administration to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pfizer_hq_ap_20314649653600-b713c7b7226295e665ba300dbb2acebe1009b2f2-scaled-e1605728229740-900x422.jpg)
Pfizer To Seek FDA OK For COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Within Days’
By: Joe Palca | NPR
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The vaccine was found to be 95% effective in an updated study analysis. Safety data required by the Food and Drug Administration showed no serious concerns, the company said.
![An NPR investigation has identified more than 30 medical practices in more than a dozen states promoting unproven claims that the drug thymosin alpha-1, which is administered via injection, can prevent or treat COVID-19.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/gettyimages-1227795005-f34ac50d46f1db12b30b38c451b80b7e8f00f1c6-scaled-e1602537067950-900x422.jpg)
Web Of ‘Wellness’ Doctors Promote Injections Of Unproven Coronavirus Treatment
By: Tom Dreisbach | NPR
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An NPR investigation has identified a web of more than 30 medical practices and compounding pharmacies in over a dozen states that have made claims about thymosin alpha-1 online and on social media.
![Some of the world's largest vaccine-makers hope to bolster public confidence in a yet-to-arrive COVID-19 vaccine, pledging to follow strict safety protocols in the rush to respond to the pandemic. Here, a nurse practitioner administers a dose of flu vaccine in Key Biscayne, Fla.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gettyimages-1270517912-3d2b81e8c2732dde2ac41e29855056bcc0db480b-scaled-e1599589469918-900x422.jpg)
9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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The pledge comes one month after a survey found that only 2 in 5 Americans said they planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
![In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, new suppliers have jumped into the market for surgical masks. Some have touted FDA certificates that don't have any regulatory meaning.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/gettyimages-1207259793-762b50cfb08bf83642bd6aa9b49ae713d750ea95-e1594940846977-900x422.jpg)
‘Meaningless’ FDA Certificates Are Used To Tout Dubious Face Masks
By: Sydney Lupkin | NPR
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Companies that made hats, socks and teddy bears have started producing surgical masks to protect people from COVID-19. Some sellers exaggerate their standing with the Food and Drug Administration.
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FDA Withdraws Emergency Use Authorization For Hydroxychloroquine
By: Joe Palca | NPR
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Emergency use authorization makes it easier for doctors to use a drug in a manner not specifically approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA granted these drugs this status in March.
![A lab technician dips a sample into an Abbott Laboratories ID Now testing machine at the Detroit Health Center on April 10.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ap_20136020205534-5550cf08a7feb9614ccafd32539ca85ef37f62c9-e1589552788631-900x422.jpg)
FDA Cautions About Accuracy Of Widely Used Abbott Coronavirus Test
By: Joe Neel | Hannah Hagemann | NPR
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The test has been promoted by the Trump administration as a key factor in controlling the epidemic in the U.S. and is used for daily testing at the White House.
![Ohio Department of Health conducting tests for COVID-19 with new testing equipment.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid_testing_equipment-e1583765025105-900x422.jpg)
DeWine Calls For Federal Help With Testing Materials
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Governor Mike DeWine is calling on the federal government to help provide crucial materials that would allow a dramatic increase in testing for coronavirus in his… Read More
![President Trump provides the latest developments of the coronavirus outbreak, while flanked by White House coronavirus response coordinator Debbie Birx and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Thursday.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gettyimages-1213518010-c0bca1489eafa7038b1b9e9a79b3843bf450a17f-scaled-e1584641211483-900x422.jpg)
FDA Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus As Part Of White House Response
By: Philip Ewing | Franco Ordoñez | NPR
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President Trump spoke about the effort during a briefing at the White House. He also expressed interest in the government possibly taking an equity stake in companies as part of a big stimulus.
![CBD oil from hemp on the shelves in Winkin’ Sun Hemp Company.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Hemp-Pic-_1-e1565802270820-900x422.jpg)
While FDA Warns CBD Companies, Ohio Valley Industry Continues to Grow
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent out 15 letters last week warning some companies that sell cannabidiol, or CBD, about making unfounded medical claims regarding the effects of the hemp-derived compound…. Read More
![FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced Tuesday that he is resigning the position, effective in one month. He is seen here testifying during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing in April 2017.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gettyimages-664917628-25951c564f6a7fe699e9418e58e09db826096ace-e1551820826508-900x422.jpg)
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Announces He Will Resign
By: Laurel Wamsley I NPR
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Gottlieb, who will resign in a month, stood out in the Trump administration for his efforts to regulate the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. The reasons for his resignation are not yet clear.
![The FDA issued an alert following reports of vitamin D toxicity in dogs (not this one). Several dry dog food brands have been recalled.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/gettyimages-566446133-c9a3b213e727b5ff93c0f4ec8fc78573ba75a5fd-e1544030009560-900x422.jpg)
Too Much Vitamin D In Dog Food May Have Poisoned Pets, Spurring Recalls And FDA Alert
By: Amy Held | NPR
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The FDA says pet owners should watch out for vitamin D toxicity. Recalled brands include Abound, Nutrisca and Natural Life.
![FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he wants to ban menthol cigarettes because teenagers often become addicted to nicotine by smoking them.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/menthol-359adb698d1563e19e7aa6ef6704d0aa1f6720e1-e1542301141506-900x422.jpg)
FDA Seeks Ban On Menthol Cigarettes To Fight Teen Smoking
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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In its latest effort to curb smoking by young people, the FDA wants to outlaw menthol cigarettes. The agency would also restrict sales of flavored e-cigarettes to reduce youth addiction to nicotine.