In today's episode of FDA In Your Day, we discuss the 50th biosimilar approval, High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, a new medical device initiative and more!

See how you can be a part of FDA Oncology's National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week happening next month!
#BlackFamCan

📣 Protect your community this #HepatitisAwarenessMonth by promoting the adult #HepatitisB vaccination recommendation!

Learn more about CDC’s #HepB vaccination recommendation here: bit.ly/3svyHyV

Celebrate #MentalHealthMonth by exploring others' Stories of Hope and consider sharing your own: 988lifeline.org/stories. #MHAM #MHM

During #NationalNursesWeek , we honor the dedication of all nurses & reaffirm our commitment to ensuring you have the support and resources you need to continue your work!

To all of our IndianHealthService nurses serving across Tribal communities: thank you for your service!

#Lupus symptoms can flare up at any time and are different for every person.

Lupus is more common among African American, Asian, Hispanic, Latino, American Indian, and Alaska Native people.

For #WorldLupusDay , learn about the symptoms: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

Today is #WorldLupusDay .

There is currently no cure for #lupus . However, when people from diverse communities join lupus clinical trials it ensures that new products and treatments work for the diverse patients living with lupus: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

#LupusAwarenessMonth

If you're feeling overwhelmed before, during or after a disaster, the national @Distressline is available. Text 1-800-985-5990 to receive emotional support from a trained, caring crisis counselor, 24/7. #MentalHealthMonth #MHAM #MHM

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! We’re joining NIH NHLBI and its Breathe Better program to share information and resources for managing your asthma so you can #BreatheBetter . Learn more: nhlbi.nih.gov/education/LMBB… #AsthmaAwareness

Are you worried your loved one may be depressed? Symptoms may include tiredness, crying a lot, and feeling hopeless.

Learn about the signs of depression and medication options: fda.gov/consumers/free…

For immediate help, call or text 988.

#MentalHealthMonth

In-person talks promote healthy mental development. This Mental Health Awareness Month, talk to your children and teens about mental health.

Need help getting started? bit.ly/42CZFqI

#MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Post-power outage food tips! If perishables like meat, eggs, or leftovers stayed below 45°F, they're likely safe, but cook & eat ASAP. 🌡️ Any perishable food kept above 40°F for 4+ hours? Toss it to be safe. #HurricanePrep

fda.gov/food/buy-store…

#HepatitisB is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver.

The condition can be chronic when the virus stays in a person’s body for over 6 months.

Be #HepAware and get vaccinated against the disease:
fda.gov/consumers/mino…

#HepatitisAwarenessMonth

May is #Asthma AwarenessMonth ! #Asthma is a lung disease that affects airways and can cause wheezing and coughing during a flare-up. NIH @MedlinePlus Magazine has more on the topic, including an interview with Olympic swimmer Dara Torres! @NIH_NHLBI loom.ly/pfpRuyg

Today, we issued final guidance to provide the medical device industry clarity on the definition of “remanufacturing” for reusable devices needing maintenance or repair. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

The final guidance seeks to ensure that there is consistency regarding what…

Kandyma was diagnosed with #lupus at 16 but started taking control of her health in her 30s.

She knows that diverse participation in #ClinicalTrials is necessary for the development of medical products. Listen to Kandyma’s story: youtube.com/watch?v=YZNXiN…

#AANHPIHM

It's #HepatitisAwarenessMonth ! Raise awareness with our Hepatitis Awareness Month toolkit, featuring all-new graphics and messages to help you spread the word!

Check out the toolkit here: bit.ly/3sCU7KE

.President Biden has made tackling the mental health crisis a key pillar in his Unity Agenda for the nation.

Today, we announced notices of funding opportunities through @SAMHSAgov. These funds will be used to promote youth mental health, grow the behavioral health workforce & more! ⬇️

This National Nurses Week we honor, recognize, and appreciate nurses for all they do to care for and support the American people.

Check out this video 👇 highlighting some of our amazing nurses who work across HHS! 💙 Thank you for all you do! #NursesWeek

In response to President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy,” U.S. EPA, U.S. FDA, and Dept. of Agriculture have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and…