It is FDA-approved but has never shown any ability to combat virusesAn iodine-based antiseptic used for cleaning skin wounds is being touted by some anti-vaxxers as a way to prevent COVID-19. Doctors and even the producer of the Betadine, Avrio Health, have warned against misusing the antiseptic and say it does not have any ability to prevent or treat Covid. 'Betadine Antiseptic First Aid 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.' Doctors have also warned against using the antiseptic as a method to treat or prevent Covid.

Source: The Nation September 15, 2021 23:01 UTC