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    • Quackbase!

    A database that tracks dubious medical claims.

    Claimant: A Vogel

    Type: Retailing Company

    Website: http://www.avogel.com/

    Claims and Responses

    • Claim no 42: A Vogel Prevents Flus and colds made on 2011-06-14 - Untested

      A Vogel ran an advert at 18h45 on 14 June 2011 on SABC 2 claiming that Echinoforce prevents colds and flus and boosts the immune system.

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