Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. ... Read more... |
During Second Chance Month, HRSA Takes Policy Action, Releases First-Ever Funding Opportunity for Health Centers to Support Transitions in Care for People Leaving Incarceration 20:00Latest NewsApr102024 Latest policy makes clear HRSA-funded Health Centers can provide health care services prior to release from incarceration Read more... |
CMS Proposes New Policies to Support Underserved Communities, Ease Drug Shortages, and Promote Patient Safety 19:13Latest NewsApr102024 New Mandatory Model Proposed to Improve Health Outcomes Post-Surgery and Advance Climate Resiliency Read more... |
ICYMI: Readout of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs visit to St. Louis, MO 12:00Latest NewsApr102024 This is a news release regarding an OASH visit to Region 6. Read more... |
There continues to be interest in a drug called ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans. The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals. Read more... |
Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine. Read more... |
If you have questions about vaccines, visit the FDA’s guide for parents and caregivers. It describes the routinely administered vaccines for children and provides answers to commonly asked questions. Read more... |
Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments 14:37Consumer Updates RSS FeedApr052024 Fraudulent products that claim to cure, treat, or prevent COVID-19 haven’t been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness and might be dangerous to you and your family. Read more... |