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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 08/27/2021 - Ivermectin should not be used to prevent or treat COVID-19. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the medication Ivermectin is approved at very specific doses for some parasitic worms, and topical (on the skin) formulations for head lice and skin conditions like rosacea. Ivermectin is not an anti-viral drug (drug used to treating viruses).
Ivermectin is used in animals to prevent heartworm disease and for parasites; please do not take medication intended for animals on yourself. The FDA has seen increased reporting of hospitalizations after self-medicating with ivermectin intended for horses. Ivermectin for animals is very different from those approved for humans. Taking large doses of Ivermectin is dangerous and can cause serious harm. If you have a prescription for Ivermectin for an FDA approved use, get it from a legitimate source and take it as prescribed. On August 26, 2021, a health alert was released via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding reports of severe illness with use of products containing Ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19. More information can be found at https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2021/han00449.asp. For more information, visit www.fda.gov or www.cdc.gov or talk to your personal care provider if you have additional questions or concerns regarding prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Kasey Knutson, Public Information Officer, 509-962-7515