Archive: 2026/02

Shingles Vaccine: Who Should Get It and When

Barbara Lalicki February 3, 2026 Medications 0 Comments

Shingrix is the only shingles vaccine available in the U.S. and is recommended for everyone 50 and older. Learn who needs it, when to get both doses, how effective it is, and what to expect with side effects and costs.

Medical Alert Bracelets: When and Why They Matter for Drug Safety

Barbara Lalicki February 2, 2026 Medications 1 Comments

Medical alert bracelets save lives by giving emergency responders critical drug safety info when you can't speak. Learn who needs one, what to engrave, and how QR codes are changing the game for medication safety.

MedWatch System Explained: How FDA Tracks Drug and Device Safety

Barbara Lalicki February 1, 2026 Medications 2 Comments

MedWatch is the FDA's system for tracking side effects and safety issues with drugs, devices, and cosmetics. Anyone can report problems, and these reports help the FDA issue warnings, update labels, or recall dangerous products.