FDA: Evamist Exposure Risky for Children

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FDA: Evamist Exposure Risky for Children

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Doctors should advise women who use Evamist spray to prevent children from coming into contact with their medicated skin to avoid possible adverse events such as premature puberty for girls and enlarged breasts for boys, according to the FDA.

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