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Accidental Exposures to Fentanyl Patches Continue to Be Deadly to Children

FDA News - May 16, 2023 - 12:17pm
Exposure to medication is a leading cause of poisoning in children. Kids have died or become seriously ill after being exposed to a skin patch containing fentanyl, an opioid pain reliever. The FDA urges you to take precautions and make sure patches are stored, used, and disposed of properly.
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Have You Given Blood Lately?

FDA News - May 10, 2023 - 10:42am
FDA works to ensure the safety of the more than 14 million units of blood and blood components donated in the U.S. each year. Learn how FDA helps safeguard the blood supply and how you can donate blood.
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What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids

FDA News - May 10, 2023 - 8:20am
Opioids can be used to treat certain kinds of pain. Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription, especially for an opioid pain medicine, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone or morphine. It doesn't matter who is writing the prescription; ask these questions before taking opioids.
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What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids

FDA News - May 10, 2023 - 8:20am
Opioids can be used to treat certain kinds of pain. Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription, especially for an opioid pain medicine, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone or morphine. It doesn't matter who is writing the prescription; ask these questions before taking opioids.
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Qué preguntar a su médico antes de tomar opiáceos

FDA News - May 9, 2023 - 12:07pm
Los opiáceos pueden usarse para tratar ciertos tipos de dolor crónico y agudo. No importa quién prescriba la receta, haga estas preguntas antes de tomar opiáceos.
Tweet: Vaya a la segura. Haga estas preguntas antes de tomar opiáceos.
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Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplification Products: What to Know

FDA News - May 4, 2023 - 9:52am
Learn about hearing aids, including OTC hearing aids, and personal sound amplification products.
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'Gluten-Free' Means What It Says

FDA News - May 4, 2023 - 9:23am
The only way to manage celiac disease is to avoid eating foods containing gluten. Learn how FDA's definition of 'gluten free' on food labels makes that possible.
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FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Among Teens, Young Adults

FDA News - April 26, 2023 - 6:35am
Targeting teenagers and young adults, videos on social media platforms promote the unsafe use of SARMs to improve physical appearance, gain muscle mass, or increase athletic performance.
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Ticks and Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

FDA News - April 18, 2023 - 10:51am
Lyme disease is on the rise. How can you prevent it? What are the symptoms, and what should you do if you think you or your pet have it?
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Las garrapatas y la enfermedad de Lyme: Síntomas, tratamiento y prevención

FDA News - April 18, 2023 - 6:56am
La enfermedad de Lyme está en aumento. ¿Cómo puede prevenirla?¿Cuáles son los síntomas y qué debe hacer si cree que usted o su perro la padecen?
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Understanding the Regulatory Terminology of Potential Preventative and Therapeutic Drugs for COVID-19

FDA News - April 13, 2023 - 7:57am
Consumers rely on the FDA for independent scientific reviews of medical products, including therapeutic drugs and vaccines. To meet the urgent need for products to treat or prevent COVID-19, the FDA has approved and authorized several preventative drugs, including vaccines and treatments.
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Children's Health

FDA News - April 12, 2023 - 9:07am
Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
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Safely Using Hand Sanitizer

FDA News - April 12, 2023 - 6:50am
You can help stop the spread of infectious diseases by washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds every time. If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used if they contain at least 60% alcohol and are used properly.
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Hurricane Season: Be Prepared

FDA News - April 10, 2023 - 1:15pm
It's important to safeguard your food, water, medicine and pets before, during and after any severe weather event.
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Help the FDA Prevent the Sale of Tobacco Products to Young People

FDA News - March 29, 2023 - 8:44am
Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns because young people are at greatest risk of nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. Find out how you can help.
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Animal & Veterinary

FDA News - March 29, 2023 - 7:23am
Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine.
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Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose

FDA News - March 29, 2023 - 6:33am
Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the opioid crisis. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that quickly reverses the powerful effects of opioids. FDA is working to give more people access to naloxone.
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Tobacco Products

FDA News - March 28, 2023 - 3:01pm
Tobacco comes in many forms, from cigars and cigarettes to smokeless tobacco and dissolvable nicotine products. FDA works to reduce the use of these products, and the harm that they cause. To learn more read these Consumer Updates.
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Radiation-Emitting Products

FDA News - March 28, 2023 - 3:00pm
From medical X-ray scanners used to see inside the body to surgical lasers used for cosmetic purposes or to improve eyesight, FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of a wide range or products that emit radiation. To learn more, read these Consumer Updates.
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Food

FDA News - March 28, 2023 - 2:58pm
Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.
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