Decongestant Used in Sudafed, Other Cold Medications Does Not Work, FDA Panel Finds
An FDA advisory panel says a common decongestant used in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications doesn't actually work.
Tag Archives: Flu Drug
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80,000 U.S. Citizens Died Of Flu Last Year, Amid Concerns Flu Vaccine Failed To Work
Last season's flu virus was one of the deadliest in recent history, claiming an estimated 80,000 lives throughout the U.S., according to the CDC.
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Tamiflu Teen Suicide Risk Questioned by Findings of New Study
A new study questions whether Tamiflu side effects are actually causing suicides among teens and children.
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Flu Vaccine Only About 50% Effective This Year: CDC
This year's flu vaccine formulation appears to be only about 50% effective, according to a new CDC report.
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No Link Found Between Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy And Autism Risk: Study
A new study finds no connection between flu vaccines received during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders.
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FluMist Vaccine Not Recommended This Season For Children: Pediatricians
A national pediatricians industry group is warning parents to avoid the FluMist nasal spray and opt for more traditional vaccine shots for their children after studies found that the FluMist…
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FluMist Spray Vaccine Ineffective At Actually Preventing Flu, CDC Warns
A panel of CDC experts has voted not to recommend the FluMist nasal vaccine, saying it only had a 3% effectiveness among children last year.
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FDA Warns Companies To Remove Fake Flu Treatment Ads
Federal drug regulators are warning the public not to be fooled by marketing claims associated with “generic Tamiflu” or other drugs claiming to treat or prevent the flu, as warning…
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GermBullet Flu Remedy Unapproved, Says FDA Warning Letter
Federal regulators are warning the maker of a new cold and flu remedy that marketing claims for the product violate FDA guidelines.
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FDA Warns of Fradulent Generic Tamiflu
The FDA is warning consumers that illegal internet pharmacies are selling fake Tamiflu, which could be dangerous to users’ health.
