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FDA greenlights first vaccine for RSV prevention in infants via active gestational immunization
The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of Pfizer’s Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the first vaccine approved for use in pregnant individuals to prevent lower respiratory tract disease and severe LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus in infants from birth through six months of age.
AHA makes donation to support Hawaii wildfire victims
The AHA has made a donation to support health care personnel and communities impacted by the recent wildfires in Hawaii.
HHS declares public health emergency in Hawaii due to wildfires
The Department of Health and Human Services Aug. 11 declared a public health emergency in Hawaii due to the recent wildfires and waived certain Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program requirements to give health care providers greater flexibility to meet emergency health needs.
Chair File: Encouraging Immunization to Keep Our Communities Healthy
Vaccines are powerful weapons against most diseases. Nearly a dozen serious diseases —including polio, smallpox and whooping cough — have been eradicated because of vaccines. That’s important to remember as we observe National Immunization Awareness Month in August.
AHA-supported bills would create data, buffer to help prevent drug shortages
AHA recently voiced support for four bipartisan bills introduced in the Senate to help alleviate the nation’s chronic and growing drug shortages.
CDC recommends immunizing all infants under 8 months old against RSV
FDA last month approved a new long-acting monoclonal antibody to prevent RSV in this age group.
Pfizer implements emergency ordering process for certain sterile injectables
Pfizer will ship certain sterile injectable products directly to customers due to high demand after a tornado struck the plant that makes them.
FDA updates sterilization standards for medical device makers
The Food and Drug Administration the week of July 24 updated its recognized consensus standards database for medical devices to advance innovation in medical device sterilization processes.
Chair File: Recognizing Leadership and Innovation in Health Care Quality
Each year, the AHA Quest for Quality Prize recognizes hospitals and health systems that have committed to and are making significant progress toward providing exceptional care to patients based on those six “STEEEP” aims.
Supporting Black Women’s Maternal Mental Health Journey
Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy or childbirth-related death than White women. The health and well-being of women on their maternal journey – before, during and after childbirth are critical aspects of equitable health care.