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FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu home test

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The FDA is making it easier for people to simultaneously test themselves for COVID-19 and the flu at home.

The agency this week authorized the Healgen Scientific's Rapid Check COVI-19 /Flu A&B Antigen Test for home use without a prescription.

The test is the first combined home COVID and flu test authorized to be marketed outside emergency use.

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