Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Federal health officials have issued recall notices for two more brands of eyedrops.In the latest round of recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted notices after the companies voluntarily pu…
Learn MoreMotavizumab, Nirsevimab, Palivizumab Beneficial for RSV Prevention
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Significant benefits are seen with motavizumab, nirsevimab, and palivizumab for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and children, according to a review published online Feb. 17 in JAMA …
Learn MoreUn hombre de Florida muere por una infección con una ameba comecerebros
VIERNES, 3 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una ameba comecerebros ha acabado con la vida de un hombre de Florida, informan las autoridades de salud estatales.El hombre podría haber adquirido esta infección, que es muy rara, tras enjuagarse los se…
Learn More1 in 4 U.S. Parents Lied About a Child’s COVID Status
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Public health officials offered a lot of advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, but some parents apparently tuned it out.About 1 in 4 misled others about their child’s COVID status, va…
Learn MoreFollowing Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeru…
Learn MoreFollowing Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeru…
Learn MoreFlorida Man Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A brain-eating amoeba has killed a Florida man, state health officials reported. The man may have acquired this very rare infection after rinsing his sinuses with tap water, the Florida Department of Health in…
Learn MoreDos casos de gripe aviar en Camboya no se propagaron de una persona a otra
JUEVES, 2 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una niña y su padre, dos casos de gripe aviar en Camboya, no se contagiaron la enfermedad entre sí.Ambos contrajeron el virus de las aves, según las autoridades de salud, lo que alivia el miedo de una pot…
Learn MoreFlorida Man Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A brain-eating amoeba has killed a Florida man, state health officials reported.The man may have acquired this very rare infection after rinsing his sinuses with tap water, the Florida Department of Health in C…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Backs Second RSV Vaccine for Older Americans
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Following hours of discussion over safety concerns, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday recommended approval of a second respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, this one made b…
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