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poison control

Building the baby-safe world

You won't get it perfect, but there is much you can do to improve child safety at home and on the road.

Honey helps when kids swallow button batteries

The sugar substitute could be an effective option to provide a protective barrier in the esophagus until the item can be surgically removed.

Teens’ latest fad of eating detergent pods brings big dangers

"Pod Challenge" can cause diarrhea and vomiting, chemical burns to the throat and airways, severe breathing problems, seizures and coma.

How to dodge summertime threats

Stings, bites, outdoor cooking and even fireworks keep poison control centers hopping.

Laundry detergent pods linked to eye burns

Eye-related injuries are on the uptick, despite industry changes to counter the danger to children.

Tiny batteries, big risk to kids

Used in small electronics such as tea candles, button batteries are a serious swallowing danger to young children.

Kids + hand sanitizer = Bad news

Fruity gels are causing alcohol poisoning and drunkenness in children.