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To the Editor: Much has been written about the trumping of science by political pressure, especially with regard to the emergency contraceptive Plan B.^1,2 It is disturbing that we are still debating this question. I agree completely with Dr. Wood and colleagues (Sept. 22 issue)³ that Plan B is very effective, is incredibly safe, and when needed, should be dispensed without delay. My concern about the placing of age restrictions either by the manufacturer or by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is that the most vulnerable women may not be able to obtain Plan B in a timely enough . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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