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Beware of Vaping Products with Unproven Health Claims
Some vaping products are being illegally offered for sale with unproven health or wellness claims, including improving mental clarity or treating tumors or asthma.
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What does FDA regulate?
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What does FDA regulate?
Do you know how many of the products you use every day are regulated by the FDA? About 20 cents of every dollar you spend is on a product regulated by the FDA. But do you know what to contact FDA about since our agency’s responsibilities are closely related to those of several other government agencies?
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FDA Pharmacists Help You Use Medicines Correctly
Learn about hearing aids, personal sound amplification products, and the proposed change to how you can get hearing aids.
Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplification Products: What to Know
Learn about hearing aids, personal sound amplification products, and the proposed change to how you can get hearing aids.
Should You Give Kids Medicine for Coughs and Colds?
It’s understandable that you might want to give your child medicine to treat a cold. But most children will get better on their own...
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