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FDA concerned about too much medical radiation
June 14, 2010 8:30 AM
The Food and Drug Administration is taking a hard look at medical radiation because of evidence that Americans get too much of it from tests. The average American's dose has grown sixfold in the past few decades. Americans get the most medical radiation in the world, accounting for... more » -
Canada to lend Mexico 5 million swine flu doses
January 8, 2010 11:15 AM
Canada is lending Mexico 5 million doses of the swine flu vaccine. Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said in a statement Wednesday that Mexico requested the doses to help bridge that country's immediate pandemic vaccine requirements. The Public Health Agency of Canada says Mexico placed orders with several... more » -
Kids' swine flu vaccine recalled; some in El Paso County
December 15, 2009 12:10 PM
Health officials are recalling 800,000 doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus. El Paso County received 200 doses of the recalled vaccine. None was used at the public clinics put on by the health department. It was all... more » -
NIH official vouches for safety of flu vaccine
November 3, 2009 11:47 AM
A leading government health figure says tests on millions of people who have received the H1N1 flu vaccine show that it's safe and effective. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health said Tuesday that people should not worry about the safety of the vaccine. He pointed to a... more » -
Hope to get a swine flu shot at work? Not likely
September 17, 2009 10:21 AM
Plan on getting your swine flu shot at work? Don't count on it. The new vaccine will be rationed initially to groups most at risk of contracting the virus or developing complications - children and young adults, pregnant women, health care workers and the chronically ill. People caring for... more »
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