Ivermectin continues to come up in patient conversations—and not just for adults.

Can ivermectin now be used safely in all kids after the recent KIDs List update?

In this BONUS mailbag episode of Rumor vs Truth, we answer a listener question about ivermectin use in kids. Hosts Don Weinberger, PharmD and Steve Small, PharmD break down what actually changed with ivermectin in the 2025 update to the KIDs List—and what it does (and doesn’t) mean for clinical practice. This “kid-sized” question packs a bigger clinical punch than you might expect.

Together, they discuss:

What actually drove the KIDs List change
Where the supporting evidence is strong—and where it’s limited
Why “removed from the list” ≠ “safe for all kids”
How to apply this update in real-world pediatric decisions

No CE credit is available for this bonus episode.
Want the full breakdown? CE credit is available for our full episode on ivermectin.

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🎧 Related Episode (CE Available)

Rumor vs Truth: Ivermectin
(Over the Counter or Out of Control?)
🎧Listen: https://rumorvstruth.buzzsprout.com/episodes/19333230
▶️ Watch: https://youtu.be/-ehs0ucbaTQ

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts

Steve Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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Clinical Resource:

Chart: Potentially Harmful Drugs in Children

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