After being the focus of many investigations, the lab was identified as the source of the COVID outbreak. The White House announced this week that steps have been…
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HHS Experiences 80 Percent Increase in Unaccompanied Minors at Border
So far this year, CBP has encountered 91,380 unaccompanied children. The number of unaccompanied children apprehended or placed into the custody of the Health and Human Services Department…
Read MoreVice President Announces Child Care Assistance
Grants for childcare will be enhanced. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced new measures by the administration to deliver on President Joe Biden’s order regarding child care. The…
Read MoreFDA Approves Gene Therapy for Hemophilia A
Severe cases of the bleeding disorder can be life-threatening. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Roctavian, gene therapy for adults with severe hemophilia…
Read MoreFDA Fully Approves Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi
This traditional approval follows previously fast-tracked authorization. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Leqembi for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The FDA included a safety warning…
Read MoreCDC Recommends RSV Vaccine for Seniors
HHS secretary commends the approval. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the recommendation for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for seniors 60 and…
Read MoreFDA Approves First Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes
The treatment was developed to address patients struggling to maintain target blood glucose levels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently granted approval to CellTrans, Inc. for Lantidra.…
Read MoreAdministration Highlights Gun Safety Resources for Schools
State governors receive a letter from the secretaries of education and health on school gun safety and support. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Secretary of Health and…
Read MoreFDA Releases Guidelines on Safeguarding Tattoo Ink from Microbes
The guidance is open to public comment for 90 days. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released preliminary guidelines to help tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors…
Read MoreHHS Opens Funding for Pediatric Recruitment Program
Secretary Becerra announces grants that will address health professional shortages in the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched a new grant for…
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