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Former FDA Chief Blames the CDC for Hindering Pandemic Response

Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA Commissioner, has written a new book called “Uncontrolled Spread,” where he explains some interesting stuff regarding the ongoing COVID pandemic. He also blames the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for not moving fast…

September 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Pfizer Booster Shoots: The FDA Does Not Reach A Final Decision

The FDA has yet to decide whether or not to back the booster shots for the Pfizer vaccine: “There are many potentially relevant studies, but FDA has not independently reviewed or verified the underlying data or their conclusions. Some of…

September 15, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Covid-19 Booster Jabs NOT Imminently Needed for Everyone

Back in August, the FDA approved booster shots for immunocompromised people. Health experts are working with the data received from the pharmaceutical companies and health statistics regarding the need for a third dose for the general population. Media reports suggested…

September 14, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

CNBC’s Jim Cramer Says People Became “Desperate” for Buying Stocks after FDA Granted Full Approval for the Pfizer Vaccine

Many people were hoping for the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to grant full approval for Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for COVID-19. Officials were confident that such an approval would make more people being willing to get vaccinated. After a…

August 24, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Pfizer BioNTech: The First Covid-19 Vaccine Has Received Full FDA Approval

After gathering data from more than 44,000 people, the FDA announced that the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval. Although the vaccination campaign began in the U.S after the vaccine received emergency authorization, many were skeptical and decided to…

August 24, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

FDA Explains Why Using Animal Parasite Medicine to Treat COVID-19 at Home Is Dangerous

While it should not have been necessary to specify this, animal medicine is not suitable for humans, and it can often put health in danger. However, this was the case for the animal parasite medicine ivermectin, after there have been…

August 22, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Former FDA Chief Brings Great COVID News That Everyone Has Been Waiting For

We’re all sick of bad COVID news. How many times you’ve read during this pandemic about lockdowns, restrictions, outbreaks, new infection waves, new strains, and deaths? Probably as often as all of us. But finally, there’s a light at the…

August 14, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 1

Third Shot: FDA Approves Booster Shot for Immunocompromised People

The U.S is struggling with the recent surge in daily new Covid-19 cases, and the FDA has been working hard to study the benefits of the third shot for immunocompromised patients. Fortunately, today the third shot has been approved for those who…

August 13, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

FDA Might Authorize Booster Jab for the Immunocompromised Category

In many countries, a booster jab has been already offered, or the process is ongoing. For example, Israel has already administered over 500,000 senior residents, and Chile will start the process soon. These countries have high vaccination rates, and they…

August 12, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

COVID-19 Vaccine: The FDA Aims to Authorize Extra Doses for Vulnerable Patients

There are plenty of Americans who have weakened immune systems. The Delta strain of COVID continues to surge nationwide. The Biden administration is manifesting concerns about the current situation. According to The New York Times, the Food and Drug Administration…

August 7, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0