Betadine
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Anti-vaccine advocates have promoted Betadine, a povidone-iodine antiseptic used to clean cuts or as a gargle for sore throats.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2021
Like many myths about COVID-19 drugs, the idea that Betadine is a viable treatment grew from shaky scientific evidence and was perpetuated by seemingly authoritative figures on social media.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2021
We shall leave aside the multiple symbolic interpretations of the pencil, which was kindly returned to me, snapped in the middle and stained with Betadine.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2021
She was pretty sure something was up when they slathered her, neck to belly, with iodine-smelly Betadine.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2019
First, he grabbed Betadine to clean the wound.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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