Items Tagged with 'Poison safety'

Childproofing goes beyond putting latches on your cabinet doors and corner guards around sharp edges. Before your baby or toddler is on the move, it’s time to take steps.

A recent analysis of calls to U.S. poison centers shows that exposures to liquid laundry detergent packets has increased among older children, teens and adults.

Here’s a scary statistic: In 2021, a poisoning exposure was reported to a poison control center every 15 seconds. That’s nearly 2.1 million calls, the National Capital Poison Center says. Of those, 41% involved children younger than 6.

Even seemingly harmless over-the-counter medications can be dangerous if you’re not taking the correct dosage. The Food and Drug Administration has 10 safety tips.

Fall means cold and flu season is almost upon us, and store shelves are lined with a variety of products made to treat common symptoms. But those medications can be toxic when not used properly, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Poisonings involving kids and melatonin – a supplement people take to try to improve their sleep – climbed 530% over a recent 10-year period, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Exposure to poisonous plants and venomous animals are common summertime hazards for outdoor workers.

Kids are getting sick after eating edible products containing THC sold in packaging that looks similar to well-known brands of candy, cookies or cereal, the Food and Drug Administration is warning parents and caregivers.

Essential oils continue to grow in popularity, with many people believing they’re a natural solution for common illnesses. “Unfortunately,” the National Capital Poison Center says, “sometimes ‘natural’ is confused with ‘nontoxic’ or ‘nonpoisonous.’”