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Swallowed a battery?

Here are 3 ways to find out what to do:

National Battery Ingestion Hotline:

1-800-498-8666

Your poison center:

1-800-222-1222

Use webPOISONCONTROL

Don’t delay! Batteries stuck in the esophagus can be life-threatening or even lethal. Prompt removal may be required.

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