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Ivermectin Misuse 2021

The misuse of ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment led to increased poison control center calls, hospitalizations, and severe outcomes in 2021.

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How have poison control call volumes and hospitalization rates changed during periods of ivermectin misuse?

Poison control centers and emergency departments reported marked increases in ivermectin exposure calls and associated emergency visits during waves of misuse in 2021, with multiple public-health advi...