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2023-08-12 17:49:00 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

The FDA acknowledged that doctors have the authority to prescribe ivermectin for COVID-19 infections, but has not approved it, and does not recommend it, for that purpose. Ivermectin is approved for use in humans as an anti-parasite treatment https://www.factcheck.org/2022/11/fda-did-not-change-position-on-ivermectin-use-contrary-to-online-claims/ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19

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• The FDA acknowledged that doctors have the authority to prescribe ivermectin for COVID-19 infections, but has not approved it, and does not recommend it, for that purpose. Ivermectin is approved for use in humans as an anti-parasite treatment https://www.factcheck.org/2022/11/fda-did-not-change-position-on-ivermectin-use-contrary-to-online-claims/ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19