FDA Authorizes Over-the-Counter Home Test for COVID-19 and Flu
FDA's Innovative Move for Home COVID-19 and Flu Testing
The Food and Drug Administration is streamlining the way we test for illnesses from home. Now, the Healgen Scientific Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test has been authorized for direct consumer use without requiring a prescription. This marks a pivotal moment for at-home health management.
Significance of the Healgen Test
This new test isn't just another option; it's the first combined home test for COVID-19 and influenza that has received authorization to be marketed without emergency-use conditions. Other tests have only been permitted under such restrictions.
- Available without prescription
- First of its kind for home use
- Enhances public health capabilities
Next Steps for Consumers
Consumers can now access this test as part of their health routine. It’s a timely solution allowing for simultaneous assessments, enabling better responses to potential outbreaks.
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