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Know When and How to Use Antibiotics, and When to Skip Them
Antibiotics are powerful medications that save countless lives every day. But they’re not the answer for every illness.
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Información para el consumidor sobre temas de salud diversos.
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What Does FDA Approve? Part 2
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What Does FDA Approve? Part 2
Is It Really "FDA Approved"? Part 2. Here are 10 more facts about how the FDA works to protect public health.
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Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays
Following these safe food-handling practices will help prevent food poisoning, also called foodborne illness.
It’s a Good Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Flu viruses typically spread in fall and winter, with activity peaking between December and February. Getting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu (influenza).
Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards
Happy holidays? Not if your pet gets sick. The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine discusses some unhealthy holiday temptations and how to keep your pets safe.
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