The FDA's Decision: Bye-Bye Fluoride Pills for Kids
U.S. Administration to Discontinue Sale of Fluoride-based Pediatric Medications on the Market - U.S. Authorities to Discontinue Sale of Fluoride Drugs for Children
Got a bone to pick with fluoride? You're not alone, buddy! The FDA's axed fluoride prescriptions for the little uns, c'mon, you know, kiddos! The Health Ministry's spilled the beans on it. You know what I'm talkin' about? Those swallowed pills that infants and tots chomp on, not toothpaste or swishes. They ain't never been given a green light by the FDA!
With this announcement, we're looking at a consultation period with experts until the end of October.
Health Minister Robert Kennedy Jr. hollered, "It's high time to nix fluoride intake!" He's been on a crusade against it, see? He wants fluoride out of the equation as a food supplement, or in products. Get it?
Before the election, Kennedy Jr. promised tap water would be fluoride-free. Remember that practice we've been doing since '45? Yep, health authorities once thought it was one of the century's best public health achievements, preventin' tooth decay.
Now, though, there's a growin' fear that too much fluoride for youngsters could lead to some pretty nasty neurological issues.
About two-thirds of the country's population, or roughly 200 million citizens, down their fluoridated H2O.
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Fun Fact: Some folks don't dig the idea of fluoride in their water, and a handful of states are thinkin' about banning it already. Florida and Utah have already kicked it to the curb, pal!
The FDA's decision to discontinue fluoride prescriptions for children aligns with Health Minister Robert Kennedy Jr.'s crusade against fluoride, advocating for its removal as a food supplement and in products. The consultation period with experts regarding this matter will extend until the end of October.
This decision follows concerns about the potential negative impact of excessive fluoride consumption on children's neurological development, a growing fear in the scientific community and health-and-wellness sector.
