CDC advisors somewhat reluctantly voted in support of new bivalent versions of COVID-19 vaccines despite a lack of clinical trial data, citing the example of annual flu-shot revisions.
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Thursday 1 September 2022
Updated Booster Shots Expected Within Days as C.D.C. Panel Signs Off
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Alcohol Warning Labels Need an Update, Researchers Say
Warning labels on alcohol products are outdated and do not reflect the harms caused by alcohol, including the increased risk of cancer, say the authors of an NEJM article.
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Deadly 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Looks Like Candy, Could Entice Kids
The bright colors, shapes, and sizes of fentanyl pills and powder are to attract and drive addiction among kids and young adults.
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Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids: Good News, With Some Complications
Audiologists, even those who generally support the idea of non-prescription hearing aids, worry that without an initial evaluation and ongoing care, people will buy the devices without understanding how to use or adjust them.
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