The FDA has authorized the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen test for over-the-counter use.Healgen.com Similar to other virus test kits on the market, the Healgen product entails using a nasal swab sample to detect if it shows the presence of proteins from SARS-CoV-2 (the...
INFLUENZAMedical News in Brief In late February, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an Emergency Use Authorization to an at-home diagnostic test that identifies SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as influenza strains A and B. The test detec...
Most people recover from the flu without needing to see their healthcare provider. Tried and true home remedies for the flu include getting plenty of rest and drinking enough fluids. Usingover-the-counter flu medicineto address congestion, cough and fever can provide temporary relief of your symp...
Individuals experiencing respiratory symptoms can receive the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test over the counter. The nasal swab delivers results within 15 minutes and correctly identifies at least 99% of negative samples. It also delivers accurate positive test results fo...
FDA OKs 1st over-the-counter combo flu and COVID test outside of emergency use
The Food and Drug Administration earlier this year approved an over-the-counter home test for flu and COVID-19. It works much the same way as existing home COVID-19 tests, using a gentle swab of the nostril to collect a sample, and can give you a result in about half an hour. The...
Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started Many more seniors are getting COVID shots this year, CDC reports CDC recommends 2nd dose of this year's COVID shot for those age 65+ FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu test In: COV...
Cold vs. the Flu: Does It Matter? Over-the-counter drugs and chicken soup help both, right? Not so fast. It's important to learn which kind of illness you're dealing with. That's because the flu can have serious complications, like the lung infectionpneumonia. It can even be deadly....
The iHealth COVID-19/Flu A&B Rapid Test is intended for over-the-counter (OTC) use and the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A and/or Influenza B nucleocapsid protein antigen in anterior nasal (nares) swab samples. This test does not determine if you had COVID-19/Flu A...
Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, may help reduce fevers and relieve aches and pains during the flu. Decongestant drops and cough syrups also may help ease symptoms, but always contact a medical professional before administering over-the-counter remedies to children. ...