Category: FDA

Capitol Report (April 29): Trump Returns to Social Media

With illegal immigration surging at the southern border, President Joe Biden and Mexico’s president spoke on Friday. What’s their plan? For decades at the southern border, illegal immigrants have mostly originated from Mexico and other Central and South American countries, but now Border Patrol is catching people from countries all over the world—even from countries that…


FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is suggesting a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The federal agency said in a statement Thursday that the proposed new product standards are “based on clear science” and that they will “save lives,” adding that the new rules would not be enforced on individual menthol smokers, but…


FDA Could Authorize COVID-19 Shots for Young Kids in June: FDA

U.S. drug regulators signaled on April 29 that they may COVID-19 vaccines for young children in June. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it plans to convene its expert advisory panel, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), to consider updates to the Moderna and Pfizer emergency use authorizations (EUAs). Moderna announced Thursday…


FDA Could Authorize COVID-19 Shots for Young Children in June: FDA

U.S. drug regulators signaled on April 29 that they may COVID-19 vaccines for young children in June. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it plans to convene its expert advisory panel, the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), to consider updates to the Moderna and Pfizer emergency use authorizations (EUAs). Moderna announced Thursday…


Capitol Report (April 28): Economy Shrinks 1.4% in First Quarter

The economy is shrinking, according to data. This, coupled with red hot inflation and soaring gas prices, is ramping up pressure on the White House and Congress to act. What are they doing about it? President Joe Biden announces another request for funding for Ukraine. The latest amount stands at about $33 billion for the…


CDC, FDA Workers Observed Incidents of Political Interference: Report

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employees say they observed incidents perceived as political interference within the federal agencies that may have altered or suppressed scientific findings,  a new federal report has found. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) interviewed 16 employees at the CDC, FDA and the…


Pfizer, BioNTech Ask FDA to Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine Booster for Children Aged 5–11

Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant emergency use authorization for a booster for their COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5- to 11-years-old. Earlier this month, the companies released data from a mid-to-late stage study that they said showed a boost in antibodies from a third dose…


Top Democrat Asks for FDA Briefing on COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children

U.S. drug regulators should not delay in authorizing COVID-19 vaccines for young children, a top Democrat said on April 25. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) asked Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf whether reports that the FDA is considering postponing a decision on whether to clear Moderna’s jab so that it can be reviewed…


FDA Gives First Full Approval to COVID-19 Treatment for Children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday expanded the approval of the first COVID-19 treatment for very young children. The agency “took two actions” to expand the use of Veklury, or remdesivir, to include pediatric patients who are 28 days and older and weigh at least 7 pounds who have tested positive for COVID-19….


FDA Gives 1st Full Approval to COVID-19 Treatment for Children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 25 expanded approval of the first COVID-19 treatment for very young children. The agency “took two actions” to expand the use of Veklury, or remdesivir, to include pediatric patients who are 28 days and older, weigh at least 7 pounds, and have tested positive for COVID-19. The…