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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.