(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new eczema treatment for kids. This is the first biologic medicine for kids (aged 6 months to 5 years) with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). This new approval is found under the name Dupixent (dupilumab). It is available as an injection …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) School is out and summer vacation is in full swing. Instead of letting your children plop down in front of the television for the next month, keep them engaged and active this summer. Did you know summer vacation can result in learning loss? It’s estimated that, on average, children can lose about …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) If you’re the parent of an infant, you already know: There’s a formula shortage. And health officials are advising against making your own. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning against homemade infant formula because it could pose serious health risks to infants. This recommendation is a relatively longstanding one, …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking action to increase the infant and specialty formula supply. The shortage we are seeing today is the result of a recall initiated in February. Abbott initiated a voluntary recall of certain products after the company received a few consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) In kids and teens, severe depression is a real risk to health and well-being. Learn how to spot the signs of depression in your child. Serious depression is not a bad or sad mood that will resolve itself with time. It is a diagnosable and treatable mental health condition that affects young …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first-ever COVID-19 treatment for infants and children. This treatment can be given to infants as young as 28 days old who weigh at least 3 kilograms (about 7 pounds). This new COVID-19 treatment for young children is called Veklury (remdesivir). The FDA approved …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Federal officials are warning online companies accused of selling prescription drugs like Adderall. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently sent warning letters to two websites they accused of selling Schedule II stimulants illegally. According to the FDA and DEA, the two websites in question illegally …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Certain people may now get a second COVID-19 booster shot. That’s thanks to a recent authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This authorization applies only to older people and those with compromised immune systems — two groups thought to face a higher risk of severe illness and death from …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Who’s up for another booster shot? If you are, you may be eligible at some point soon. Of course, that will depend on the outcome of meetings like the one the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to have on April 6, 2022. The agency recently announced that it would …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Learning habits to maintain a healthy weight in childhood can promote lifelong health. And while childhood obesity is an incredibly complex issue that can have a multitude of different causes, there are some steps that parents can take to help their children maintain a healthy weight. Health officials with the Centers for …
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