FDA Warns Of Fraudulent Drugs Claiming To Treat, Prevent Ebola Virus

FDA warned consumers to be aware of a variety products sold online that claim to prevent or treat the Ebola virus in a released statement Thursday (Aug. 14), saying there have been complaints of such products since the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The agency clarified that there are yet no FDA-approved vaccines or drugs to prevent or treat Ebola. There is a drug being developed by Tekmira Pharmaceuticals, after being put on a temporary hold in July. Another company,...