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Rising Ivermectin Poisonings Across the US

Before vaccines were available, researchers were looking into finding ways to combat COVID-19 and did a study on ivermectin. These ivermectin COVID studies were not done on humans and did not prove ivermectin is an effective way to treat or prevent COVID-19. Yet, poison centers have had an increase in …

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Can You Overdose on Zinc? | Poisoning, Toxicity, & Symptoms

Zinc is a natural element that we all need in our diets but ingesting too much can lead to unwanted side effects and zinc poisoning. At the start of the pandemic, a popular belief spread that zinc can help fight against COVID-19.

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Is the COVID Vaccine Safe & Are There Side Effects?

2020 turned into a year full of uncertainty and unsettling changes as the pandemic raced across the globe. Now, in 2021, the hope of overcoming this pandemic is in sight as multiple COVID-19 vaccines begin rolling out to our communities. But, are the COVID-19 vaccines safe, and how do they work? Read more to find out!

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Oleander and Oleandrin: Not a Safe Plant or Supplement

Oleander is a large tropical bush or small tree with purple, pink, or white flowers. It may be used as an ornamental patio plant in Missouri gardens but grows naturally along highways in the Southern United States and in Hawaii. Although oleander is decorative and pretty, all parts of the plant, including the flowers, leaves, nectar and sap contain a dangerous poison.

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Fun mask cartoon for kids: Help them defeat Col. Coronavirus!

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5 Tips for Cleaning & Disinfecting Safely

Have you been cleaning your house more than ever before? With all of the coronavirus concerns, it is good to be extra thorough when disinfecting and wiping down “high contact” surfaces. But, check before you mix those chemicals, because some things just don’t mix and not all chemicals are appropriate for every cleaning job.

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Julie Weber, Missouri Poison Center Director, speaking during a Good Morning America segment on the dangers of mixing household cleaners during COVID-19

Missouri Poison Center Director Julie Weber On Good Morning America

Missouri Poison Center Director Julie Weber appears in Good Morning America's segment "New warning issued over cleaning supply usage."  Watch the clip below:

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Are There Supplements or Other Remedies to Treat COVID-19?

Researchers and health care professionals are working around the clock to find effective treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. In the meantime, the news and “health experts” are trying to fill the gaps by announcing potential treatments, including some supplements and other remedies.

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Facts About Ivermectin

Everyone is anxious to find medications that work for the treatment of COVID-19. In the last several weeks, there have been studies to show possible benefits of certain medications already on the market for other diseases.

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Facts About Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine

The drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been in the news recently, associated with COVID-19 or the coronavirus. At Missouri Poison Center, we want to clear up some of the myths surrounding these drugs and give you the facts.

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