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2023-08-14 17:38:23 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

The FDA does not recommend Ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19. On the contrary, the agency has issued warnings against this. Three doctors have challenged this in court but they lost. The case is still with the 5th circuit. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19 https://www.courthousenews.com/ivermectin-proponents-ask-fifth-circuit-to-revive-lawsuit-against-fda/

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• The FDA does not recommend Ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19. On the contrary, the agency has issued warnings against this. Three doctors have challenged this in court but they lost. The case is still with the 5th circuit. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19 https://www.courthousenews.com/ivermectin-proponents-ask-fifth-circuit-to-revive-lawsuit-against-fda/