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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Charlotte Cripps

Voices: I’d never give Ozempic to my kids – but not for the reason you might think

Can you imagine getting the Ozempic out of the fridge at breakfast time – not to jab yourself, but your child?

Or, letting your teen inject themselves, perhaps as a special, end-of-exams treat, because they’ve convinced you to let them look “beach-body ready” for their 16th birthday party in Ibiza? You might send them off to school feeling a little nauseous, due to the skinny jab’s side effects, but at least you know it’ll curb their appetite – and get them off your back for a bit.

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