Congressman Steve Israel pointed to web sites that are engaging in a dangerous con game with the public, selling counterfeit prescriptions to the most vulnerable people -- the sick and the needy.
"They're not only ripping people off…internet significant harm," he said.
Israel is urging Congress to act on legislation that would crack down on these bogus online drug companies. It would expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to target counterfeiters.
In fact, doctors warn the drugs could be too strong or too weak, missing key ingredients and they're often made with dangerous ingredients or they're contaminated.
If you are going to buy online, look for Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites also known as VIPPS.
NEW YORK SWINE FLU RESOURCE GUIDE
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
From New York City Health Department
Facts about flu
http://www.nyc.gov/flu
From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
General information about swine flu
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu
Swine Flu Case Definitions
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/casedef_swineflu.htm
Swine Flu Infection Control and Patient Care
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidelines_infection_control.htm
Preventing the Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm
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