Though agency advisers had some safety concerns, the Pfizer shot is expected to be available before the winter R.S.V. season.
Category: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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U.S. Loses Key Case on Rights to H.I.V.-Prevention Drugs
In an unusual court trial, a federal jury sided with the drug maker Gilead Sciences in a dispute over who came up with the idea of using a daily pill to prevent H.I.V.
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Juul Reaches $462 Million Settlement With New York, California and Other States
The case ends major litigation over claims of marketing e-cigarettes to adolescents, resolving thousands of lawsuits and amounting to billions of dollars in payouts to states, cities and people.
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Deadly Fungus Spread Rapidly During the Pandemic, C.D.C. Says
The New York Times – Business:Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that health officials hoped to contain is now in more than half the states, according to a new research paper.
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What to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recalls
The New York Times – Business:Global Pharma recalled eye drops in February after they were tied to a drug-resistant bacteria strain linked to at least one death. Two more companies have since recalled eye drops.
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With Indian Wells Days Away, Novak Djokovic Hopes for a Miracle
The New York Times – Sports:The world No. 1, Djokovic remains unvaccinated against Covid-19 and still cannot enter the United States without an exemption. He has asked for one and is awaiting an answer.
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Supreme Court Skeptical of Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan
The New York Times – Business:The administration faced a conservative court that has insisted that government initiatives with major political and economic consequences be clearly authorized by Congress.
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Supreme Court to Hear Cases on Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan
The New York Times – Business:The administration faces a conservative court that has insisted that government initiatives with major political and economic consequences be clearly authorized by Congress.
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Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts
The New York Times – Business:PepsiCo and Coca-Cola enter hard soda markets, causing concerns among regulators and researchers.
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Eye Drops Linked to One Death and Vision Loss Among Some Are Recalled
The New York Times – Business:The maker of EzriCare Artificial Tears said it was recalling the eye drops after U.S. health authorities linked the product to a drug-resistant bacteria strain.
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No Increased Stroke Risk Linked to Pfizer’s Covid Boosters, Federal Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:An uptick hinted at in surveillance data was a mirage, the officials said.
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China Covid: U.S. Testing Rule Meets a Collective Shrug
The New York Times – Travel:The U.S. travel rule drew a muted response in a country grappling with outbreaks and where mass, regular Covid testing was up until recently a daily reality for many millions of people.