broad-spectrum

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“Parabens are one of the most effective broad-spectrum preservatives out there,” Iyer said.

From Washington Post

Esther Oluwaseun, a Santa Ana, Calif.-based research and development formulation chemist, said most of the recalled product cases listed on the FDA’s site could have been avoided had the brands used broad-spectrum preservatives such as parabens.

From Washington Post

In that case, Forguson recommends applying a broad-spectrum poultice.

From Washington Post

"Comprehensive pandemic preparedness requires significant new investments in viral surveillance, proactive clinical testing of vaccines for pandemic-potential viruses, new diagnostic technologies, broad-spectrum antiviral treatments, and stockpiling of materials."

From Salon

And prescriptions for broad-spectrum antibiotics nearly tripled from 1980 to 1992.

From Scientific American