FDA Panel Endorses Moderna's COVID Vaccine for Kids 6 to 17

The meeting is scheduled to start at 5:30 a.m. PT/8:30 a.m. ET and will bestreamed live on Youtubeor the FDA’s website.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Natasha Soto

FDA panel recommends Johnson & Johnson COVID booster for people 18 and up

The FDA generally follows the recommendations of the vaccine advisory panel. The COVID-19vaccines are highly effectivein preventing hospitalization.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 18 words · Erin Wright

FDA panel recommends Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11

Children ages 12 and older are already eligible for the vaccine. When authorized, it could affectmore than 28 million children, according to The New York Times. This means shots could be available to kids ages 5 to 11 as early as next week. There are also racial disparities in how sick children get from COVID-19. Of children ages 5 to 11 hospitalized with COVID-19, about one in three will require an ICU admission....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Danielle Flores

FDA Puts Juul Ban on Hold

The FDA will continue to review Juul’s software to stay on the market. The agency has also proposedbanning all traditional menthol cigarettes. Each year,480,000 peopledie from diseases attributed to smoking, according to the FDA. Read more:Juul Vape: What Is It, Why Are Teens Addicted and Is It Safe?

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · John Byrd

FDA Puts Limits on Johnson & Johnson's COVID Vaccine

This can maketreating itwith common blood clotting drug, heparin, dangerous. Symptoms of TTS usually begin within one to two weeks after vaccination according to anFDA fact sheet. They don’t turn up in people who had a J&J shot months ago. The company said data continues to show a favorable benefit-risk profile compared to no vaccine.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Jason Foley

FDA set to approve Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children as young as 12

The news comes as the more contagiousomicron variant is sweeping the globe.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 12 words · Gerald James

FDA Wants To Reduce Cigarette Addiction By Cutting Nicotine

The FDA didn’t say when tobacco companies would need to comply. The FDA may alsoban Juul Lab’s popular e-cigarettesfrom being sold in the US. In April, the US Food and Drug Administration proposedprohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Scott Cooper DVM

FDA, CDC Sign Off on New COVID Boosters for Kids

Both companies' new boosters for children target the dominant omicron strain causing most COVID-19 cases right now. Updated boosters have beenavailable to teens and adults since September. “Children may also experience long-term effects, even following initially mild disease.” Children as young as 6 monthscan get a primary COVID-19 vaccine (the first two doses).

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · John Norris

FEC to dismiss GOP complaint against Twitter over NY Post article, report says

The commission’s ruling was reportedly made last month and will soon become public. Republicans have long complained that social networks are suppressing conservative speech, which the companies have repeatedly denied. Days later, the social networkreversed courseand said it would change its policy on hacked materials. Twitter declined to comment. The RNC couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Monique Mcdonald

Fed Expected to Lower Interest Rates Tomorrow, With Next Year in Limbo

The labor market also plays a role. Usually, businesses pass those costs down as higher consumer prices, which could reignite inflation. But the outcome is yet to be seen. “In the first Trump administration, we did see some tariffs enacted,” said Snaith. Shop around for better rates before borrowing or financing. Get Ready for Lower Savings Rates. Here’s What Experts Say You Should Do Now

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Kenneth Henderson

Federal employees must get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing, Biden says

The requirements will apply to all federal employees.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 8 words · Penny Long

Federal executive branch employees must get vaccinated by Nov. 22, says task force

Additionally, employers of a business with100 or more employees must require COVID-19 vaccinesfor workers or weekly negative tests. “This is not about freedom or personal choice,” Biden said. “It’s about protecting yourself and those around you.”

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 36 words · Kaylee Odonnell

Federal judge blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. you’re free to read the ruling here: Nationwide injunction again…byjonathan_skillings

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Steven Jones