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Hurricane Season: Be Prepared

It's important to safeguard your food, water, medicine and pets before, during and after any severe weather event.

How to Properly Store E-Liquids and Prevent Accidental Exposure of E-Liquids to Children

Accidental exposure to nicotine-containing e-liquids (the liquid used in “vape” products) can cause injury and even death in children. It’s important to keep these products away from kids and to be prepared in case of accidental ingestion or other emergencies due to unintended exposure.

Qué tan dulce es: todo sobre los edulcorantes

Los sustitutos del azúcar o edulcorantes no se elaboran todos de la misma manera. Conozca las diferencias entre los ingredientes que puede ver en la etiqueta de los alimentos.

Accidental Exposures to Fentanyl Patches Continue to Be Deadly to Children

Exposure to medication is a leading cause of poisoning in children. Kids have died or become seriously ill after being exposed to a skin patch containing fentanyl, an opioid pain reliever. The FDA urges you to take precautions and make sure patches are stored, used, and disposed of properly.

Qué preguntar a su médico antes de tomar opiáceos

Los opiáceos pueden usarse para tratar ciertos tipos de dolor crónico y agudo. No importa quién prescriba la receta, haga estas preguntas antes de tomar opiáceos.
Tweet: Vaya a la segura. Haga estas preguntas antes de tomar opiáceos.

FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Among Teens, Young Adults

Targeting teenagers and young adults, videos on social media platforms promote the unsafe use of SARMs to improve physical appearance, gain muscle mass, or increase athletic performance.

Understanding the Regulatory Terminology of Potential Preventative and Therapeutic Drugs for COVID-19

Consumers rely on the FDA for independent scientific reviews of medical products, including therapeutic drugs and vaccines. To meet the urgent need for products to treat or prevent COVID-19, the FDA has approved and authorized several preventative drugs, including vaccines and treatments.

Controle su asma: conozca los detonantes y sus opciones de tratamiento

Usted puede controlar su asma tomando medicamentos aprobados por la FDA; pero antes de ir a la farmacia, obtenga el diagnóstico apropiado de un médico y, juntos, tracen un plan de acción para controlarla.