The Mayo Clinic debunks myths about the COVID-19
outbreak:
Chances are you've heard about a food, drug or other
method that claims to prevent, treat or cure coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19). But while it might be tempting to use a questionable product or
method to stay healthy during the pandemic, it's extremely unlikely to work and
might cause serious harm.
COVID-19 treatment and prevention myths
While researchers are studying many COVID-19
vaccines and treatments, none has been fully tested for safety or
effectiveness. Any claims that a medication, herbal supplement or other
substance can prevent or cure COVID-19
are bogus. Likewise, misinformation continues to circulate about ways to treat COVID-19.
Here are some of the substances and products that
have been touted as ways to prevent or treat COVID-19
— and what the science says:
·
Pneumonia and flu vaccines. There is currently no vaccine to
prevent COVID-19. Vaccines
against pneumonia, such as the pneumococcal vaccine, don't provide protection
against COVID-19. The flu shot also
won't protect you against COVID-19.
·
Saline nasal wash. There is no evidence that rinsing your nose with saline
protects against infection with COVID-19.
·
High temperatures. Exposure to the sun or to temperatures higher than 77 F (25 C)
doesn't prevent or cure COVID-19.
You can get COVID-19 in sunny,
hot and humid weather. Taking a hot bath also can't prevent you from catching COVID-19.
Your normal body temperature remains the same, regardless of the temperature of
your bath or shower.
·
Low temperatures. Cold weather and snow also can't kill COVID-19.
·
Antibiotics. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. However, people
hospitalized due to COVID-19
might be given antibiotics because they also have developed a bacterial
infection.
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