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- CDC authorizes third COVID vaccine dose for immunocompromised patients August 15, 2021Continue Reading
On Friday, Aug. 13th, the CDC approved a third dose of COVID vaccine from Pfizer or Moderna for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised. This includes patients who have:
– Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
– Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the ... - Additional Metformin Products Recalled August 5, 2020
FDA warns of cancer-causing impurity in some metformin products
(RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public about an additional voluntary recall of certain extended-release metformin products.
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- FDA Updates on Hand Sanitizers with Methanol: Do Not Use These August 1, 2020
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Click here to read the full article with the names of products that contain methanol.
FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has ...
- October 26th: National Drug Take Back Day October 4, 2019
Take Back Day: Saturday, October 26, 2019 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Here are the local drop off locations:
COLLECTION SITE Directions If you do not find a collection site near you, please check back frequently, sites are added every day. TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT**
SAM’S CLUB
IN FRONT OF STOREMap LOS ANGELES ...Continue Reading - Drug Take Back Day September 3, 2019
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Even more convenient and environmentally sound are programs such as National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in communities nationwide. The next one is ...- An Update on the Measles Outbreak in the US April 29, 2019
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What are the newest guidelines for measles vaccinations?- Adults with no evidence of immunity should get 1 dose of MMR. Immunity is defined as documented receipt of 1 dose, or 2 doses, 4 weeks apart if high risk, of live measles virus-containing vaccine, laboratory evidence of immunity ...
- Important: Valsartan medication recall July 21, 2018
Continue ReadingSeveral common drugs that contain valsartan, used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, have been recalled due to an impurity — N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) — in the drug that poses a potential cancer risk. The presence of NDMA is thought to be related to changes in the way the active substance was manufactured, according ...
- Spring 2018 Newsletter May 24, 2018
Continue ReadingPlease enjoy my Spring newsletter which includes articles on blood pressure guidelines and generic vs. brand name drugs. Click here to read.
- Upcoming Community Events November 7, 2016
I encourage you to attend one of these upcoming classes within the community:
November 9 | 6-7:30 pm
Attend this workshop to learn how you can communicate your healthcare wishes in writing to your family, friends and healthcare team.
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- Summer/Fall 2016 Newsletter September 13, 2016
Continue ReadingThe Summer/Fall 2016 newsletter features articles on opioids, blood pressure and sodium reduction.
- FDA Updates on Hand Sanitizers with Methanol: Do Not Use These August 1, 2020