At long last, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized for emergency use two COVID-19 vaccines for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The FDA gave the green light on June 17 to both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (for children 6 months to 4 years old) and the Moderna vaccine (for children 6 months to 5 years…
Year: 2022
Formula Shortage
As you have seen and experienced, there is a nationwide infant formula shortage. We are fielding many questions about what to do during this stressful time. Please look below for answers to some of the FAQs that we are fielding during this time. Why is there a formula shortage? When will it end? Supply chain…
FORMULA RECALL
Last week the FDA announced a recall on several Abbott/Similac products due to potential contamination. The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if: the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and the expiration…