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There have been several news articles this past week regarding a new study to be published in the Journal of Pediatrics: The Growing Impact of Pediatric Pharmaceutical Poisoning.
From U.S. News and World Report, September 16, 2011:
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/treatment/articles/2011/09/16/accidental-medication-poisonings-in-kids-on-the-rise
Despite ongoing prevention efforts, a growing number of young children are being accidentally poisoned [...]
This story comes from KAIT, ABC 8 in Jonesboro, AR, more great information and advice. The whole story can be found here: http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=13334377.
From the article:
“Whether they’re over the counter medications or prescription medications, they should be kept out of reach,” said Dr. Shane Speights. In fact, new warnings are [...]
According to an article in the USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/health/medical/pediatrics/2010-10-14-poisoningsonline_ST_N.htm
Children under age 5 make up the bulk of the more than 100,000 Americans treated in emergency rooms each year after accidentally swallowing medications.
Most such poisonings occur in 1- and 2-year-olds — an age group whose curiosity and climbing skills often [...]
