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Ivermectin COVID-19 Treatment Controversy

The controversy surrounding the use of ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19, driven by advocacy groups, conservative media, and social media influencers, despite lack of scientific evidence and regulatory rejection.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Which groups and influencers promoted ivermectin and what were their motivations?

Ivermectin’s rise from an antiparasitic to a politicized COVID remedy was driven by a small set of physician-led advocacy groups, conservative media personalities and social-media influencers, telemed...

Jan 19, 2026

What are the documented harms from using veterinary ivermectin products in humans and how have public health agencies responded?

The use of veterinary ivermectin products by humans has produced documented cases of overdose, poisoning symptoms and treatment delays, prompting clear warnings and coordinated responses from major pu...

Jan 5, 2026

What are the documented harms and poisonings associated with off‑label ivermectin use during the COVID‑19 pandemic?

Off‑label use of ivermectin during the COVID‑19 pandemic produced a measurable rise in poison‑control reports, emergency visits, hospitalizations, and some deaths tied to misuse, overdose, and ingesti...

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