State's poison control calls climb after horse drug falsely touted as Covid treatment

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Published on August 22, 2021 - Duration: 02:08s

State's poison control calls climb after horse drug falsely touted as Covid treatment

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy reacts to climbing Mississippi Poison Control calls related to ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug used to treat farm animals and found at livestock supply centers.

The uptick in calls comes after the drug has falsely been touted as a Covid-19 treatment.


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