School taking steps after Methylene Blue distributed to some students

School taking steps after Methylene Blue distributed to some students

MERCER, Pa. (WKBN) -- The Mercer Area School District says it has taken steps to alert parents and authorities after a liquid known as Methylene Blue was distributed to several football players before a game. According to a study conducted by Harvard Medical School, Methylene Blue has been used in the past for specific medical applications, but recently has seen some off-label use -- specifically as an energy booster. Earlier this month, a perso…