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A quarter of Americans may reject the coronavirus vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn said it was “troubling” that a new survey found that more than a quarter of adults “definitely” or “probably” would not accept a free coronavirus vaccine. During a discussion about the possible timetable for developing a vaccine, Hahn was asked what happens …

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Gottlieb: ‘The total number of deaths will start to increase again’

Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb warned Sunday that mortality from coronavirus cases will increase in the near future. Gottlieb noted that a better understanding of the coronavirus and a higher proportion of infections in younger people is currently causing fewer deaths, but said on CBS ‘”Face the …

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The FDA says these 9 hand sanitizers could be toxic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate in several states in the U.S., hand sanitizer is likely to remain a highly sought-after product. While the widespread shortage in March and April appears to have diminished, there is new concern about some containing a toxic ingredient, which could cause health problems …

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