U.S. plans to stop buying Covid shots for the public this fall. Here’s what that means for you
Under the Affordable Care Act, most Americans would still get their Covid shots for free once the vaccine program goes
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Health care industry
Novartis says operating profit to grow again ahead of Sandoz spin off
The Swiss drugmaker reported full-year core operating income was broadly flat at $16.7 billion. Source link
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The end of the Covid health emergency won’t slow FDA clearance of shots and treatments
The FDA has used separate emergency powers to authorize the Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Novavax vaccines. Source link
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CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Covid subvariants knock out Evusheld
Evusheld was a key antibody treatment taken by people with weak immune systems as an added layer of protection. Source
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FDA proposal would allow gay men in monogamous relationships to donate blood
The FDA said the policy would shift to an individual assessment that evaluates an individual's risk regardless of gender or
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Walmart, CVS Health adjust pharmacy hours amid labor crunch
Walmart said it would adjust working hours for its U.S. pharmacy team and implement it nationwide, with drugstore operator CVS
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FDA advisors recommend replacing original Covid vaccine with bivalent omicron shots for all doses
FDA advisors recommend replacing original Covid vaccine with bivalent omicron shots for all doses Source link
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FDA official overseeing food policy and response to resign in wake of baby formula shortage
Frank Yiannas' resignation comes weeks after an expert panel issued a scathing report on the FDA's foods program. Source link
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China’s Covid wave drives up consumer interest in insurance after health system shortfalls
More than 60% of non-policyholders now plan to buy health insurance, according to an Oliver Wyman survey of Chinese consumers
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