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2023-08-12 15:21:25 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 29ADDD5CCEDAB12467EAD834ECDAD840A32FDDA22676BDE7FFEF0402E48D63E6
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The FDA has not endorsed or authorized ivermectin for use as a treatment for COVID-19 https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19 The FDA has simply given the recommendation that ivermectin not be used. This does not forbid or recommend doctors take any action in prescribing the medication. https://www.factcheck.org/2022/11/fda-did-not-change-position-on-ivermectin-use-contrary-to-online-claims/
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