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Posted on: 2022-02-22
Claim that erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns is risky is misleading, lacks context

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Erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns carries many risks

Source: Well-Rooted Pediatrics, Anonymous, 2021-10-18
Misleading
- Health
Posted on: 2022-02-22
Claim that erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns is risky is misleading, lacks context

Claim:

Erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns carries many risks

Source: Well-Rooted Pediatrics, Anonymous, 2021-10-18
Imprecise
- Health
Posted on: 2020-02-17
Chemical in garlic eliminates certain bacterial cells faster than two common antibiotics, but not by 100 times

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Garlic proven 100 times more effective than antibiotics

Source: Why Don't You Try This, Anonymous, 2014-03-20
Incorrect
- Health
Posted on: 2020-01-09
Triple antibiotic cream or gel cannot prevent the flu, may also worsen antibiotic resistance due to indiscriminate use

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Swabbing nostrils with triple antibiotic cream or gel will prevent the flu

Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2019-12-07

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Claim that erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns is risky is misleading, lacks context

Claim that erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns is risky is misleading, lacks context

Chemical in garlic eliminates certain bacterial cells faster than two common antibiotics, but not by 100 times

Triple antibiotic cream or gel cannot prevent the flu, may also worsen antibiotic resistance due to indiscriminate use

Of the many factors that cause wildfires, the influence of climate change and human activities is growing

Can you achieve a balanced diet by eating only meat? A look at the scientific evidence

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