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CDC: U.S. measles cases at 884; MMR vaccine ‘essential’ to prevent outbreaks

There have been 884 confirmed cases of measles nationwide so far this year, with cases reported by 29 states, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FDA announces recall for certain IV bags

The Food and Drug Administration published a notice from Amneal Pharmaceutical that said the company is recalling two lots of its Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection 500mg/100mL Infusion bags due to the products potentially containing inert polypropylene fibers.

Recall issued for aspiration system by Q’Apel Medical

The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of Q’Apel Medical 072 Aspiration System after the company submitted three device event reports that included a tip detachment, a vessel rupture and a vasospasm.

Whooping cough cases surpass 8,000 nationwide

There have been 8,064 reported cases of whooping cough in the U.S. so far this year, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Study finds increase in drug-resistant A. baumannii infections

A study published April 17 by BMC Infectious Diseases found increased incidents of <

FDA issues alerts on certain catheters produced by BD, Conavi

The Food and Drug Administration has issued alerts for issues with certain catheters made by BD and Conavi. 

Measles cases reach 800 nationwide

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 18 announced there have been 800 reported cases of measles across the country this year.

U.S. measles cases surpass 700 

There have been 712 confirmed cases of measles reported by 25 states so far this year, according to the latest figures released April 11 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

GAO report calls on HHS to improve drug shortage response

The Government Accountability Office yesterday released a report calling for the Department of Health and Human Services

CDC sends health care providers recommendations for measles treatment

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 8 sent an alert to health care providers on measles prevention and treatment. The agency said that risk remains low for most individuals across the U.S. and that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is the best way to protect against the disease.