As we say farewell to summer and hello to a new school year, FDA Office of Women’s Health continues to provide you with important updates college women can use to stay informed about their health. Prepare your campus community for the 2018 – 2019 school year with these college resources from FDA. Use these resources in your health center, residence halls, and student recreation centers as well as for upcoming health fairs, peer education programs, and sorority events.
College Resources from FDA
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Register Today: Opioid and Nicotine Use, Dependence, and Recovery: Influences of Sex and GenderScientific Conference
Join the FDA Office of Women’s Health, in collaboration with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Tobacco Products, for a conference on Opioid and Nicotine Use, Dependence, and Recovery: Influences of Sex and Gender. This public meeting will be held on September 27 and 28, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.Register to view the webcast.
Statement from FDA warning about significant health risks of contaminated illegal synthetic cannabinoid products that are being encountered by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has become aware of reports of severe illnesses and deaths resulting from the use of synthetic cannabinoid (marijuana) products that have been contaminated with brodifacoum, a very long-acting anticoagulant commonly used in rat poison. These unapproved products are being sold in convenience stores and gas stations as substitutes for marijuana under names such as “K2” and “Spice.” Read more.
FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds. Read more.
The Facts on Tampons—and How to Use Them Safely
If you use tampons during your period (also called a “menstrual cycle”), it’s important to know the basics for how to use them safely. Consider this important information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—and please share it with friends and loved ones who may use these products. Read more.
FDA approves new vaginal ring for one year of birth control
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), which is a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of reproductive age used to prevent pregnancy and is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year. Read more.
FDA allows marketing of first direct-to-consumer app for contraceptive use to prevent pregnancy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of the first mobile medical application (app) that can be used as a method of contraception to prevent pregnancy. The app, called Natural Cycles, contains an algorithm that calculates the days of the month a woman is likely to be fertile based on daily body temperature readings and menstrual cycle information, a method of contraception called fertility awareness. Designed for mobile devices, it is intended for use in pre-menopausal women aged 18 and older. Read more.
Is Using Your Smartphone or Tablet in the Kitchen a Food Safety Hazard?
Do you use your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to look at recipes while you’re cooking? Did it ever occur to you that you could be exposing your food – and yourself -- to the bacteria that those personal electronic devices may harbor? Read more.
FDA approves first drug comprised of an active ingredient derived from marijuana to treat rare, severe forms of epilepsy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and older. This is the first FDA-approved drug that contains a purified drug substance derived from marijuana. Read more.
Hurricane Safety Resources
The FDA reminds campus communities to take precautions for storing water and ensuring the safety of food and medical supplies during and after any hurricane-related rain, possible flooding, and power outages. Get tips.
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