Stay Alert for Patients Getting Risky Supplements Promoted for COVID-19

October 2020

More than 40% of people have increased their use of supplements since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But there's still NO evidence that any supplement helps prevent or treat COVID-19...and some supplements may be risky.

For example, many patients swear by "immune boosters" such as colloidal silver...echinacea...green tea...selenium...or vitamin C or D.

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Table of Contents

Contraceptives Look Out for Oral Contraceptives With Similar Names or Packaging
Immunizations Listen for Questions About Vaccinations During COVID-19
Supplements Stay Alert for Patients Getting Risky Supplements Promoted for COVID-19
Influenza Prevent Issues With Antiviral Meds for Flu
Practice Watch for Patients Who Need a Viral Test for COVID-19
Immunizations Streamline Processes for Childhood Vaccinations
Substance Use Disorder Help Avoid Interruptions in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Med Safety Keep Skin Cancer Risk With Hydrochlorothiazide in Perspective
Alzheimer's Disease Double-Check Which Alzheimer's Med You're Dispensing