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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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Protect Yourself - Health Fraud Scams

Buying medicines online, health fraud, warnings and enforcement, safety alerts, and reporting problems to FDA

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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.

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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).

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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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Think Before You Ink: Tattoo Safety

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Skip the Antibacterial Soap; Use Plain Soap and Water

Nov 19

Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19

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Know When and How to Use Antibiotics, and When to Skip Them

Nov 07

Should You Give Kids Medicine for Coughs and Colds?

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FDA’s Critical Role in Ensuring Safe and Effective Flu Vaccines

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