A) Ipecac is ineffective for its intended use
Although ipecac syrup is a reliable means to make children vomit, there was no positive correlation or effect at reducing the effects of suspected poisoning as found by the FDA.
Based on information provided by the March of Dimes, there are about 120,000 to 160,000 women who live in the United States that have been diagnosed with HIV. Roughly about 6,000 to 7,000 of women diagnosed with HIV give birth every year. Since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic about 15,000 children U.S. have been infected with HIV and 3,000 children have passed. About 90% of those women had the HIV virus during pregnancy or birth.
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