When a child’s sniffles and sneezes won’t go away for weeks, the cause might be allergies. The FDA regulates prescription and OTC medicines that offer allergy relief, plus allergen extracts to diagnose and treat allergies. Read and follow the ... Read more... |
Your Animal Is Sick. Was It Something They Ate? Vet-LIRN May Be Able to Help 15:36Consumer Updates RSS FeedMar102025 The FDA investigates foodborne illnesses for human foods and animal foods. FDA’s Vet-LIRN program can help your vet determine if the illness is a result of something your animal ate. Read more... |
Beware of Ultraviolet Wands That Give Off Unsafe Levels of UV Radiation 15:16Consumer Updates RSS FeedMar102025 Certain UV wands may cause injuries within seconds and alternative disinfection methods should be used. The FDA issued a safety communication alerting consumers about these products. Read more... |
Traumatic Brain Injury: What to Know About Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment 14:56Consumer Updates RSS FeedMar102025 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. And these types of injuries, even mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions), contribute to a substantial number of emergency room visits and can result in long term brain injuries and deaths. Read more... |
Plan, Prepare and Protect Your Pet Before, During and After an Emergency 18:59Consumer Updates RSS FeedMar052025 When it comes to planning for emergencies, pet owners should consider their pets too. With some simple preparations now, you can make sure your pet will be protected, safe and healthy, during and after any emergency. Read more... |
Just as FDA reviews drugs for humans for safety and effectiveness before they can go on the market, the agency does the same for treatments for animals. Learn how FDA brings new oncology treatments to market and questions to ask your vet about your ... Read more... |