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Nursing & Healthcare NewsRSV Protection for Infants and SeniorsCDC recommends immunization for infants under 8 monthsThis year has seen the arrival of several important new treatments to protect young children and older adults against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Here are the details. RSV Risks Like influenza, RSV is a common respiratory infection. In older...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsFDA Approves OTC NarcanOver-the-counter naloxone will expand access to opioid overdose treatmentSome good news in the ongoing opioid crisis: The FDA recently gave the green light to over-the-counter (OTC) sales of Narcan nasal spray for opioid overdose reversal — the first such treatment available without a prescription in the U.S. Saving Lives...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsThe FDA, Vaping and the “Nicotine Arms Race”JUUL sought to circumvent EU limitsAs state officials urge the FDA to limit the amount of nicotine allowed in U.S.-market vaping products, internal documents reveal that JUUL tried to circumvent the nicotine limits set by European regulators. Call for Nicotine Limits The Food and Drug...

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Nursing & Healthcare NewsVaping Flavor FailFDA admits limits on flavored e-liquids have fallen shortDuring a recent Congressional hearing, the FDA’s acting commissioner admitted that her agency’s efforts to restrict sales of flavored e-liquids that entice kids to try vaping are “fundamentally flawed” and haven’t achieved the desired goal....
Nursing & Healthcare NewsThe Third VaccineWhat to know about Johnson & Johnson’s entry in the fight against COVID-19As you’re undoubtedly aware, the FDA granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to a third COVID-19 vaccine in February. With antivaxx propaganda and conspiracy theories running wild, here’s what every nurse should know about the latest shot. And Then...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsDietary SupplementsNew advisory list steers consumers away from certain ingredientsIf you or your patients regularly take dietary supplements, the FDA has a new link for you to bookmark: an advisory list warning consumers to avoid supplements containing certain specific ingredients. Introducing “The List” Back in February, FDA...

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Nursing Book ClubClean: the New Science of Skin by James HamblinPutting soap under the microscopeThis is a book you must read if you’ve ever wondered about the difference between the affordable shower gel you buy at the grocery store and the wish-list expensive skincare products you find in the high-end shops. Author James Hamblin has the...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsCracking Down on Fraudulent Coronavirus ClaimsColloidal silver and eucalyptus radiata do not cure or prevent COVID-19Have you recently seen family members or acquaintances share dubious claims about fighting COVID-19 with essential oils, colloidal silver or herbal tea? The FDA and FTC have seen those assertions too — and issued stern warning letters to several...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsFDA Squelches Hand Sanitizer ClaimsA warning to PurellAlthough the CDC still recommends alcohol-based hand sanitizer for clinical hand hygiene, the FDA recently cautioned a leading manufacturer against making unsupported claims about their products’ ability to prevent infection. Dispenser Panic For...

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