CDC warns against using form of chloroquine

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NBC News reported on an Arizona couple, both in their 60s, who became deathly ill after they ingested fish food that contained chloroquine phosphate.

The man's wife said she had watched televised briefings during which President Donald Trump talked about the potential benefits of chloroquine.

"Chloroquine phosphate, when used without a prescription and supervision of a healthcare provider, can cause serious health consequences, including death," the CDC said.

Read in its entirety: CDC warns against using form of choroquine that killed man, sickened his wife

I was going to joke about slowly putting down the fish food. But then I read the article to the end and now just want to vomit.

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