Instead of just getting vaccinated, anti-vaxxers are drinking iodine antiseptic

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Another ineffective treatment for COVID-19 is being promoted in anti-vaccine and science-skeptical circles.

First there was hydroxychloroquine, then ivermectin; now, according to multiple reports, some Americans are gargling and/or ingesting the iodine-based liquid Betadine to prevent COVID-19 — instead of getting vaccinated.

Betadine is the brand name for povidone-iodine, an amber-colored liquid typically sold as a 10% solution as an antiseptic for cleaning wounds and skin. A 0.5% solution is sold as a gargle for sore throats, but the manufacturer cautions people not to swallow it. Recently, the manufacturer warned consumers not to consume Betadine to treat COVID-19, or rely on it as a form of treatment.

"Betadine Antiseptic First Aid products have not been approved to treat coronavirus," reads a statement on the manufacturer's website. "Products should only be used to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Betadine Antiseptic products have not been demonstrated to be effective for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 or any other viruses."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/instead-of-just-getting-vaccinated-anti-vaxxers-are-drinking-iodine-antiseptic/ar-AAOY3vE

[msongs]

1. good, drink it by the gallons nt

[mitch96]

9. Yup, less repuke voters.. Self sacrifice to the party.... nt

[marble falls]

2. If one is good for them, think how much better seven or eight will be.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

3. Well, at least it might cure their ulcers caused by being a Rethug.....

and listening to right-wing talk radio all day.........

Seriously, back in the 60s, drinking diluted iodine daily was touted as a cure for ulcers and many people swore by it.


KY......

[BigmanPigman]

4. Put some in the water coolers in the GQP lunchroom on The Hill.

[Bev54]

5. I remember using iodine and baby oil for tanning lotion back in the 60's

I wonder what their innards look like.

[ret5hd]

6. Well, oughta do wonders for their thyroid gland.

[canetoad]

8. Here I go again

Betadine makes a sore throat rinse and gargle that is marketed as 'anti-viral'. It may very well be effective against several viruses that cause throat complaints. It may or may not be (I suspect NOT) effective against Covid-19.

But - it's a trusted brand and is, I hope telling the truth.

This is not a new story; I've been castigated for weeks for pointing out that Betadine markets itself as an anti-viral.

I'm not recommending it. I'm not saying it works to cure Covid. I'm definitely not saying that using Betadine Anti-viral Sore throat Gargle is in any way the equivalent of gargling iodine. Got that?

There is more than enough truly bad science followed by covidiots and the anti-science repubs. This is not one of those instances and scorn is not warranted in this particular case.

All I'm asking is that we, as educated liberals, keep ourselves above the Fox level of medical reporting.