What We’re Reading: Emergency Abortion Requirements; Herbicide in Urine Samples; US Buys Novavax Vaccine
The Biden administration reminds hospitals of the legal requirements for providing emergency abortion services; glyphosate was found in more than 80% of urine samples from children and adults; HHS announces its purchase of a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine not yet approved by the FDA.
Hospitals Have to Provide Abortion Services in Emergencies, HHS Says
The Biden administration reminded hospitals they are required to provide abortion services in cases where the health or life of the mother is at risk and in other emergency situations,
Herbicide Linked to Cancer Found in 80% of Urine Samples
Glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the United States, has already been linked to cancer and is now being detected in more than 80% of urine samples from children and adults in the country,
Biden Administration Purchases Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
HHS announced the purchase of 3.2 million doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, which has been recommended by the CDC and is expected to soon receive FDA emergency use authorization. According to an
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