Medical disinformation connected to the West Texas measles outbreak has created a new problem. Children are being treated for toxic levels of vitamin A.
Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock confirms it is treating children with severe cases of measles who are also suffering from vitamin A toxicity. According to the hospital, they have admitted fewer than 10 pediatric patients who were all initially hospitalized due to measles complications but have elevated levels of vitamin A that is resulting in abnormal liver function.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the CDC to update its measles guidance to promote the use of vitamin A.
Kennedy, who has a history of spreading misinformation about vaccines, recommended in an article published March 2 on FOX News to take vitamin A under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate and severe infections.
During a March 4 interview on Fox News, Kennedy suggested that therapies such as the use of cod liver oil — which contains vitamins A and D — were “working” in treating measles patients.
There are reports from the West Texas area that cod liver oil is in high demand and a big seller at area pharmacies.
But the hospital is informing the public to reduce consumption of vitamin A and has warned that excessive amounts of it may result in significant adverse effects.
There is no evidence that taking vitamin A will prevent measles.
I love the way Kennedy suggests taking some ridiculous old wive’s tale of a cure for measles “with doctors supervision.” So you should listen to doctors when they advise you how to take a home remedy but absolutely don’t listen to them when they suggest a medical remedy.
I take vitamins and other supplements, I think I’m pretty decently informed. At best it’s a preventative measure along with exercise, diet, and good sleep habits. You have to be a real moron to think that taking vitamins will “cure” a viral infection.
The people listening to him are the same people who took a fucking anti-parasitic drug to combat a viral infection. Honestly, Vitamin A is probably one of the less harmful things these fucks could OD their kids on.
Isn’t vitamin A the one that killed that polar explorer?
Yes, dog liver contains way too much vitamin A.
Maybe. I thought it was K from a polar bear liver. Either way, fat soluble vitamins are the scary ones. As long as you don’t take an immediately lethal or damaging dose of vitamin A, you have progressively worse symptoms that will show up before any permanent damage.
Vitamin A in large doses is not harmless. Those patients overdosed on it.
Taking a dose of ivermectin is not a big deal. The problem with both of these is taking very high doses, which can be very bad for you.
Can’t they just drink bleach to kill the germs? -Donald
Gotta felate a fluorescent bulb to get the UV down your throat.
They’re made in suppository form now too.
The medical misinformation led to the measles outbreak. It’s not in parallel, it’s in series.
Maybe instead of overdosing your child, get them vaccinated at a clinic with people who KNOW what they’re doing. Good Lord.
No matter how long I live, I will never understand people who carry a child for 9 months, then decide to let that child take their chances on preventable illnesses.
I’ve been to a child’s funeral, it is the MOST depressing and hopeless place to be. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.
Lol.
These people believe dinosaur bones were put there by Satan to test their beliefs.
Practicing medicine without a license.
They write about US, and have some other countries ( definitly not US ) hospital photo as their cover?
Guess they don’t remember accutane. That’s a fun list of side effects right there.
If one takes beta-carotene instead of vitamin a, an existing deficiency can be resolved without introducing any risk of reaching toxic levels.
