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U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

Happy #NationalShrimpDay ! Follow these tips for buying, preparing, and storing fresh seafood so you and your family can safely enjoy the fine taste and good nutrition of your shrimp dish!

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

WATCH LIVE: Join� @FDACBER  Director Dr. Peter Marks as he testifies before the Senate HELP committee on FDA’s #COVID19 response. The event starts at 10 a.m. EDT. 

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

Are you ready for this year's hurricane season? Get tips on safeguarding your food, water, medicine and pets before, during and after a hurricane. #HurricanePreparednessWeek

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

Join @FDAWomen , @womenshealth and other gov public health leaders in a Twitter video chat, discussing key women's health topics in honor of National Women's Health Week. It all starts 2pm ET today! Use #KNOWHmore #NWHW to join!

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

Here is an update on some of the actions we’ve taken in our ongoing response to the #COVID19 pandemic.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

FDA issued a warning letter to Covalon Technologies Inc. for selling unapproved products with fraudulent #COVID19 claims. Consumers concerned about #COVID19 should consult with their health care provider.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

We’ve updated our #COVID19 Response At-A-Glance Summary, which provides a quick look at facts, figures and highlights on the FDA's response efforts.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 days ago

As of today, 370 tests and sample collection devices are authorized by the FDA under emergency use authorizations (EUAs). These include 270 molecular tests and sample collection devices, 76 antibody and other immune response tests, and 24 antigen tests.

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U.S. FDA @US_FDA 29 days ago

Today FDA and @CDCgov issued a statement regarding the Johnson & Johnson #COVID19 vaccine. We are recommending a pause in the use of this vaccine out of an abundance of caution.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 4 month ago

Today, FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the second vaccine for the prevention of #COVID19 caused by SARS-CoV-2. The emergency use authorization allows the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S for use in individuals 18 years and older.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 2 days ago

Today, FDA expanded the EUA for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of #COVID19 to include adolescents 12-15 years of age. FDA amended the EUA issued on Dec. 11, 2020 for administration in individuals 16 years of age and older.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 29 days ago

As of 4/12, 6.8m+ doses of the J&J vaccine have been administered in the U.S. CDC & FDA are reviewing data involving 6 reported U.S. cases of a rare & severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the vaccine. Right now, these adverse events appear to be extremely rare

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 6 month ago

RECALL ALERT: Tanimura & Antle is recalling packaged single head romaine lettuce with 10/15 or 10/16 pack dates due to possible E. coli contamination. Consumers shouldn’t eat affected product. We’re actively investigating & will provide more information.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 29 days ago

Treatment of this specific type of blood clot is different from the treatment that might typically be administered.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 1 years ago

FDA is requesting immediate removal of all Rx and over-the-counter ranitidine (Zantac) from the U.S. market.

U.S. FDA @US_FDA 8 month ago

Today, we issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for investigational convalescent plasma for the treatment of hospitalized COVID-19 patients as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to fight #COVID19 .

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