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Best Flowers for People With Allergies

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One of the safest choices for gift giving, flowers can add color and cheer to any room. However, you do need to be careful when sharing a bouquet of blooms. Allergies can turn your thoughtful gesture into a torturous experience for the recipient. Fortunately though, some flowers are hypoallergenic—they don’t trigger allergic reactions. What’s more, other flowers can be altered to make them hypoallergenic. Here are some blossoms to consider when you’re perusing flower shops for that perfect floral gesture. 

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves first generic version of EpiPen

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Washington DC , The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA gained approval to market its generic epinephrine auto-injector in 0.3 mg and 0.15 mg strengths.

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