Baby turns blue after dad takes Covid advice from online conspiracy theorists
26.01.2022 - 03:43
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A baby turned blue and had to be rushed to hospital after her dad followed Covid-19 advice from a conspiracy theory forum.
Jason became worried when his six-month-old daughter Ruby started suffering from flue-like symptoms a week after his mother contracted coronavirus, according to the Mirror.
However, instead of seeking professional medical help, the parent turned to a QAnon Telegram group chat ran by thousands of people who think the Covid pandemic isn't real.
According to a report by Vice, Jason posted in the group: “Do you guys think it’s safe to give ivermectin to an infant?”
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medication used to treat infestations in humans such as head lice.
There is no clinical evidence to support that Ivermectin is a Covid cure and it is widely accepted amongst medical professionals that it should not be taken.
Members of the QAnon Telegram group chat however, had spent months sharing tips on how best to obtain the drug.
One group member responded: “Baby aspirin to thin the blood a little and drop any fever and I would put some ivermectin on the bottoms of her feet.”
Other conspiracy theorists on the chat said he should wait to take advice from “experts” in ivermectin, in the group.
One so-called ‘expert’ called Katie said: “From what I understand, yes it is safe to give to an infant, however please stop calling it Covid, it’s not Covid, it’s a simple cold. That’s how we got in this mess to begin with.”
Jason took the advice and gave his baby a dose of ivermectin.
“We gave her two doses of ivermectin at 50mg each. That’s what was recommended by someone on here. She got really sick after that. Related? I don’t know.” Jason said.
Within minutes Jason said that his little girl’s condition was worsening.
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