safety concerns

More than 1 in 10 parents skip, delay kids' shots

Headlines from the Associated Press  Sun, 10/02/2011 - 22:06

CHICAGO (AP) -- By age 6, children should have vaccinations against 14 diseases, in at least two dozen separate doses, the U.S. government advises.

More than 1 in 10 parents reject that, refusing some shots or delaying others mainly because of safety concerns, a national survey found....


 

FDA: Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks Are Unsafe

WebMD Health  Wed, 11/17/2010 - 19:01

Four Loko cans and drink in glass

Federal officials have warned four companies that caffeine added to some of their alcoholic beverages makes their drinks unsafe and has asked the companies to provide data concerning these safety concerns.


 

FDA confirms benefits of Crestor in more patients

Headlines from the Associated Press  Fri, 12/11/2009 - 08:56

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal scientists say AstraZeneca's cholesterol pill Crestor lowers the risk of heart attack, death and stroke in patients without a history of heart disease, though some safety concerns remain....


 

H1N1 Vaccine Safety Data Reassuring, CDC Says (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Infectious Disease  Fri, 12/04/2009 - 14:10

No major safety concerns with the vaccine to combat pandemic H1N1 influenza have emerged, according to the CDC.


 

High Potential for False Safety Concerns with H1N1 Vaccine (CME/...

MedPage Today Infectious Disease  Fri, 10/30/2009 - 16:30

Failure to account for background rates when considering adverse events from pandemic H1N1 flu vaccination could spark public panic, researchers cautioned.


 

Safety Concerns Raised Over Wakefulness Drug Modafinil

TIME: Top Science and Health Stories  Tue, 03/17/2009 - 13:15

A drug used to treat narcolopsy, Modafinil, appears to have the potential for addiction


 

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Chantix recommended to quit smoking despite safety concerns

Headlines from the Associated Press  Wed, 05/07/2008 - 16:57

CHICAGO (AP) -- The federal government's new advice to doctors for helping smokers quit recommends the drug Chantix, which has recently been linked with depression and suicidal behavior.

The new guidelines mention the psychiatric risks but also say the popular Pfizer Inc. drug is the most effective at helping people get off cigarettes....