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In this section: For Consumers

For Consumers

Updates and information for staying safe and healthy

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Safely Using Hand Sanitizer

You can help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease by washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds every time. If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used if they contain at least 60% alcohol and are used properly.

Consumer Updates

Get timely, reliable, health and safety information about food, drugs, medical devices, vaccines, pet food, pet medicine and more.

Protect Yourself - Health Fraud Scams

Buying medicines online, health fraud, warnings and enforcement, safety alerts, and reporting problems to FDA.

Information by Audience

Health information for women and programs for diverse and under-served populations.

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Food Safety and Availability During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Here are three things FDA wants you to know about food safety and availability during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

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Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments

There are currently no drugs or vaccines approved to treat or prevent COVID-19 and products that claim to may be dangerous.

Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biologics: More Treatment Choices

Biosimilars provide more treatment options, potentially lowering costs while increasing access to lifesaving medications.

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Women's Health Minority Health Patients

Apr 01

What to Know and Do About Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication

Apr 01

Food Safety and Availability During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 27

Children's Health

Mar 24

Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments

Mar 23

Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biologics: More Treatment Choices

Mar 23

Vaccines, Blood & Biologics

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