FDA Consumer Health Information - FDA Proposes Health ‘App’ Guidelines

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Want to know how a medication might affect your breast milk? Got a question about a disability, aging, mental health?

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There are apps for all thatand a whole lot more.

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing guidelines for oversight of mobile medical apps to ensure the apps are safe and effectiveand they want you to weigh-in. Find out how at http://www.fda.gov/FDAgov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/UCM263332

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Contact: Erica Jefferson, 301-796-4988; or Amanda Sena, 301-796-0393

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