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White House Takes More Steps to Boost Supply of Rapid at-Home COVID Tests

TUESDAY, Oct. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The Biden Administration on Monday announced a $70 million program to help the makers of rapid at-home COVID-19 tests get U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval more quickly, in a move meant to boost availability of the tests and cut their cost.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) program will help manufacturers produce the data required by the FDA and will also identify tests with the potential for large-scale production and distribution, the Washington Post reported.

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What Are Seasonal Allergies?

More than 67 million americans suffer from allergy symptoms, including hay fever. But, what is an allergy? What is an allergic reaction? What are common allergy symptoms? What allergy treatments are available?

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What is Pollen?

Pollen is one of the most common allergens in the United States. Pollen is an airborne allergen, which is picked up and carried by the wind. Various trees, grasses and weeds create pollen, which can cause hay fever, irritate your eyes and skin.

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