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2022-04-26 19:16:13 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Ivermectin may be purchased in many places for its approved usage as a treatment for intestinal and skin parasites, but its use for viral infections like COVID-19 is not recommended by healthcare professionals and not supported by scientific research. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19

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• Ivermectin may be purchased in many places for its approved usage as a treatment for intestinal and skin parasites, but its use for viral infections like COVID-19 is not recommended by healthcare professionals and not supported by scientific research. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19