Top vaccine scientists advising the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have warned against giving children a vaccine against the coronavirus. The scientists said COVID-19 develops differently in children: Most get mild or almost no symptoms, with a small proportion developing multi-inflammatory syndrome – which can be fatal. Vaccines currently in phase three trials base their data from adult participants. … Continue reading US health experts warn about giving coronavirus jabs to children
FDA has granted “emergency-use authorization” to Eli Lilly’s coronavirus antibody treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Eli Lilly’s antibody drug emergency-use authorization on Monday, Nov. 9. Early data has strongly suggested that the pharmaceutical company’s antibody drug is effective at keeping people with mild to moderate cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) from needing to get admitted to a hospital. The FDA extended the emergency approval to the experimental therapy known … Continue reading FDA has granted “emergency-use authorization” to Eli Lilly’s coronavirus antibody treatment
Health experts raise concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination for children
Two health experts have voiced their concerns regarding immunizing children against the coronavirus. During an Oct. 22 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing, pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Cody Meissner brought up the issue of safety in testing a COVID-19 vaccine on children. Meissner, a member of the FDA’s Biological Products Advisory Committee, told his fellow committee members … Continue reading Health experts raise concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination for children
FDA trying to establish new drug-like approval system for dietary supplements that could eliminate tens of thousands of them
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to drastically alter the way dietary supplements are regulated, and your help is needed to protect the industry from this attempted government takeover. When the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was passed back in 1994, it came with a new dietary ingredient (NDI) provision requiring the FDA to be notified … Continue reading FDA trying to establish new drug-like approval system for dietary supplements that could eliminate tens of thousands of them
Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody drug trial paused over safety concerns
Eli Lilly & Company are halting the enrollment of participants in a clinical trial of its antibody treatment for the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) due to safety concerns. According to company spokeswoman Molly McCully, an independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) had recommended pausing enrollment in the U.S. government-sponsored trials. Lilly, however, did not say what caused the panel … Continue reading Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody drug trial paused over safety concerns
Pfizer boss warns against fast-tracking vaccines
As government agencies look at ways to fast-track the deployment of a Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, one surprising voice has come out warning against the dangers of doing so. Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer has warned of the damage that pushing a vaccine before testing its guaranteed to be safe may cause … Continue reading Pfizer boss warns against fast-tracking vaccines
Turmeric, despite its MANY health benefits, still isn’t considered medicine by the FDA … thanks, Big Pharma
Research on the specific health benefits of turmeric, the golden spice from India, is far from limited. Findings from animal studies, test-tube studies and human clinical trials indicate that turmeric can confer a long list of health benefits. But despite the tremendous amount of data in support of turmeric’s health-promoting effects, turmeric is just “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) … Continue reading Turmeric, despite its MANY health benefits, still isn’t considered medicine by the FDA … thanks, Big Pharma
You are a human guinea pig: FDA willing to let coronavirus vaccine makers SKIP crucial trial phase
In a bid to speed up the deployment of vaccines meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now floating the idea of skipping a standard testing phase for existing vaccine candidates. “It is up to the sponsor [vaccine developer] to apply for authorization or approval, and we make an … Continue reading You are a human guinea pig: FDA willing to let coronavirus vaccine makers SKIP crucial trial phase
Sacramento using chlorine dioxide to kill coronavirus on surfaces, but FDA and FTC say it can’t be used for personal protection
Back in March, SacRT (Sacramento Regional Transit District) implemented a new cleaning policy for its buses in response to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) that involves “fogging” them regularly with chlorine dioxide. But as you may recall, chlorine dioxide is actually not allowed by either the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), at least not … Continue reading Sacramento using chlorine dioxide to kill coronavirus on surfaces, but FDA and FTC say it can’t be used for personal protection
Use N-acetylcysteine? The FDA is trying to make it illegal because it could help treat COVID-19
As a favor to drug companies that are studying it as a potential “drug” treatment for the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is going after N-acetylcysteine, a natural compound that the agency is suddenly claiming no longer qualifies as a legal dietary supplement. Reports indicate that the FDA has sent out … Continue reading Use N-acetylcysteine? The FDA is trying to make it illegal because it could help treat COVID-19
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