Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. of Lakewood, CO is voluntarily recalling its Natural Grocers brand Peanut Clusters Dark Chocolate due to undeclared almond allergen.  Those allergic to almonds could experience a life-threatening reaction.  Do not use this product.  Return it to the store for a refund or credit.  For questions, contact the company at 1-303-986-4600 extension 80801. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natural-grocers-issues-recall-dark-chocolate-peanut-clusters 

#recall #almond #peanutclusters #darkchocolate

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Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. of Lakewood, CO is voluntarily recalling its Natural Grocers brand Peanut Clusters Dark Chocolate due to undeclared almond allergen.  Those allergic to almonds could experience a life-threatening reaction.  Do not use this product.  Return it to the store for a refund or credit.  For questions, contact the company at 1-303-986-4600 extension 80801. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natural-grocers-issues-recall-dark-chocolate-peanut-clusters 

#recall #almond #peanutclusters #darkchocolate

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Taro Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling phenytoin which is the generic for the anti-seizure med Dilantin.  Two lots of this product have a flawed composition, and the medication may not properly suspend when shaken.  This could result in dangerous under- or over-dosing.  This drug is most often used in babies and young children.  The two lots affected are numbered 327874 and 327876.  The company has notified its distributors.  If you have this product at home, obtain a safe supply and call the company at 1-866-705-1553. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taro-pharmaceuticals-usa-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-phenytoin-oral-suspension-usp-125-mg5ml 

#recall #phenytoin #dilantin #seizures #pediatrics

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/2VeQNXkqdfc

Taro Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling phenytoin which is the generic for the anti-seizure med Dilantin.  Two lots of this product have a flawed composition, and the medication may not properly suspend when shaken.  This could result in dangerous under- or over-dosing.  This drug is most often used in babies and young children.  The two lots affected are numbered 327874 and 327876.  The company has notified its distributors.  If you have this product at home, obtain a safe supply and call the company at 1-866-705-1553. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taro-pharmaceuticals-usa-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-phenytoin-oral-suspension-usp-125-mg5ml 

#recall #phenytoin #dilantin #seizures #pediatrics

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• 7 precautions you can take to remain healthy.
• • Wash hands with soap/water for 20 sec. frequently particular after toileting, before eating, after nose blowing coughing, sneezing.  No soap/water? Use alcohol hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid close contact with sick persons.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home if you’re sick.
  • Cough a cough/sneeze into your elbow.
  • Clean/disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with household cleaners.
  • Those with respiratory illness should wear face masks.

Those are the 7 steps you can take to remain free of CoVid19 and avoid passing it to those you love.

#covid19 #coronavirus #epidemic #pandemic

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ii-xpbDI6Xo

• 7 precautions you can take to remain healthy.
• • Wash hands with soap/water for 20 sec. frequently particular after toileting, before eating, after nose blowing coughing, sneezing.  No soap/water? Use alcohol hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid close contact with sick persons.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home if you’re sick.
  • Cough a cough/sneeze into your elbow.
  • Clean/disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with household cleaners.
  • Those with respiratory illness should wear face masks.

Those are the 7 steps you can take to remain free of CoVid19 and avoid passing it to those you love.

#covid19 #coronavirus #epidemic #pandemic

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• WARNING LEVEL 3: No non-essential travel.  China and South Korea.
• ALERT LEVEL 2: No non-essential travel for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions.  Italy, Iran, Japan.  Other destinations with community spread:  Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan.
• WATCH LEVEL 1: Travel OK but practice usual precautions.  Hong Kong.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

#covid19 #coronavirus #epidemic #pandemic #cdc #travel

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• WARNING LEVEL 3: No non-essential travel.  China and South Korea.
• ALERT LEVEL 2: No non-essential travel for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions.  Italy, Iran, Japan.  Other destinations with community spread:  Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan.
• WATCH LEVEL 1: Travel OK but practice usual precautions.  Hong Kong.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

#covid19 #coronavirus #epidemic #pandemic #cdc #travel

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• Ongoing Chinese trial of two anti-HIV drugs, lopinavir and ritonavir, 
• An NIH team led by University of Nebraska is slated to begin clinical testing of an antiviral drug remdesivir on covid19 infected patients.  This drug, developed for Ebola, has shown activity against coronavirus.  Chinese studies will also use this drug.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30079-5/fulltext

#covid19 #coronavirus #epidemic #pandemic

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gg8g4VpAhi4

• Ongoing Chinese trial of two anti-HIV drugs, lopinavir and ritonavir, 
• An NIH team led by University of Nebraska is slated to begin clinical testing of an antiviral drug remdesivir on covid19 infected patients.  This drug, developed for Ebola, has shown activity against coronavirus.  Chinese studies will also use this drug.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30079-5/fulltext

#covid19 #coronavirus #epidemic #pandemic