HHS Office for Civil Rights Secures Commitment with Puerto Rican Child Welfare Agency to Implement Actions to Ensure Effective Communication for Individuals with Disabilities 19:00Latest NewsJun212024 OCR announced actions taken by the Puerto Rico Department of the Family’s Administration for Families and Children to improve communications with deaf parents. Read more... |
Teething is normal for infants and children, but it can be painful. Soothing kids’ gums with medicines containing benzocaine or lidocaine, or homeopathic and other products, might seem like good options. These products can be dangerous to children ... Read more... |
Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement in honor of World Refugee Day: Read more... |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement in honor of this Juneteenth Day of Observance Read more... |
Cleaning contacts with hydrogen peroxide solutions takes special care. Follow all directions to avoid stinging, burning and possible damage to your eyes. Read more... |
Advisory Committees Give FDA Critical Advice and the Public a Voice 19:05Consumer Updates RSS FeedJun132024 At the FDA, we rely on our many advisory committees to help us make sound decisions based on the best science available. Advisory committees give our own FDA experts outside, independent, and professional advice on various complex scientific, ... Read more... |
From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Read more... |
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Read more... |