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Some hair-straightening products contain formaldehyde, a chemical that has been associated with short-term and long-term health problems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently considering banning formaldehyde-based hair-straightening products because of safety concerns.
Data Analysis Published in AJEM Shows Power of Automated Poison Control Services; More Than Half of Cases in Kids Under Four
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Transdermal drugs release small amounts of drug into the blood stream over a long period of time. These "skin patch" drugs include pain relievers, nicotine, hormones, and drugs to treat angina and motion sickness. Overdoses can happen if the patch is broken, cut open, or chewed on, if too many are worn, or if a child has an adult patch on.
Home remedies such as saline drops, gentle suctioning, humidity, and fluids are more effective than medicines for young children with coughs and colds. If home remedies don't work, consult the child's health care provider.
Torch fuel can look like apple juice. Making that mistake has cost people their lives.
So many poison prevention stories are about children, but when it comes to home remodeling, adults are at risk, too. Children, adults, and pets can become sick if home renovations are not carried out carefully.
Ant bait products are usually a combination of a food attractive to ants and an insecticide. Generally, unintentional exposures to ant baits pose little risk of toxicity due to their low concentration. Toddlers who taste ant bait products might develop nausea and vomiting. Contact with the skin or eyes can cause irritation.
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