Tag: MedWatch

/fda-safety-alerts-what-you-need-to-know-about-generic-drug-warnings

22 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 13

FDA Safety Alerts: What You Need to Know About Generic Drug Warnings

FDA safety alerts for generic drugs often lag behind brand-name drugs because manufacturers can't update labels on their own. Learn how the system works, why it's flawed, and what you can do to protect yourself.

/medwatch-vs-vaers-how-the-fda-and-cdc-track-drug-and-vaccine-side-effects

16 December 2025

Thomas Barrett 13

MedWatch vs VAERS: How the FDA and CDC Track Drug and Vaccine Side Effects

MedWatch and VAERS are two separate FDA systems for tracking side effects: MedWatch for drugs and devices, VAERS for vaccines. Learn how they work, their limitations, and how to report correctly.