Each year, approximately 60,000 children go to the emergency room because of unintentional medication poisonings. Most of these visits (over 80%) were because
Each year, approximately 60,000 children go to the emergency room because of unintentional medication poisonings. Most of these visits were because an unsupervised child found and consumed the medication without adult supervision.to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!
Each year, approximately 60,000 children go to the emergency room because of unintentional medication poisonings. Most of these visits were because an unsupervised child found and consumed the medication without adult supervision.
In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, ACS, in partnership with the NYC Poison Center, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Women’s Pavilion at Elmhurst Hospital, the Life of Hope Center, and Cannabis NYC, is hosting Information and Resource Fairs to raise awareness among parents, family members, and other trusted adults about the poisoning risks associated with medications, cannabis-infused edibles, and other toxic household items.
Carefully examine flooring to find and discard any pills or other items that may have fallen on the floor, becoming easily accessible to children.Keep your bag out of reach of children. Almost anything can be poisonous in the hands of curious children.
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