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2024-05-14 11:42:52 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D555B0F65B4C81192E26475D9CEB31C5BFE12A5FE1D4C9BC4630C85111F83EF0
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The claim is not credible. Both hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin have been extensively studied during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consensus in the scientific community is that these drugs are not effective treatments for COVID-19. https://scdhec.gov/covid19/dangers-using-hydroxychloroquine-ivermectin-preventing-or-treating-covid-19 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/expert-answers/coronavirus-drugs/faq-20485627 Misinformation: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2809985 https://thehill.com/homenews/4235916-1-in-20-used-ivermectin-hydroxychloroquine-to-treat-covid-19-research/ Facts: https://www.factcheck.org/2022/09/scicheck-clinical-trials-show-ivermectin-does-not-benefit-covid-19-patients-contrary-to-social-media-claims/ https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL1N3AB1PS/ https://factcheck.afp.com/ivermectin-and-hydroxychloroquine-are-not-proven-covid-19-treatments https://fullfact.org/health/russell-brand-ivermectin/ https://www.factcheck.org/2022/11/fda-did-not-change-position-on-ivermectin-use-contrary-to-online-claims/
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