Illinois’ Poison Center Offers Safety ‘Tricks’ to Prevent Poisoning This Halloween
still check their child’s candy as a safety precaution, especially with the recent increase in the use of candy-like products that contain THC or fentanyl,” said IPC Medical Director, Michael Wahl, MD. “While IPC doesn’t typically see poison incidents involving candy during this time
of year, we do get calls about glow sticks, dry ice, and other potentially harmful items children eat.”
Discard expired items or anything that might seem questionable.
received.
Remind children not to chew on or break open glow sticks or any other glowin- the-dark products.
unfinished beverages stay out of reach.
as non-toxic, and avoid products that contain talc or hydrocarbons, which can be dangerous if accidentally ingested by young children.
for sensitivity to any ingredients before applying it to the face.
be a sign of bacterial contamination.
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