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Bubble Lights - The Hazards of Nostalgia

Bubble lights may contain methylene chloride. If swallowed or absorbed through the skin, methylene chloride becomes carbon monoxide inside the body.

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Kitchen Surprises and Cautions

Some ordinary kitchen ingredients can be harmful if children swallow large amounts. Examples include alcohol-based flavoring extracts, oil of wintergreen, and nutmeg. Poppy seeds can cause a positive drug screen if someone eats a lot shortly before a drug test.

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Is Micellar Water Safe?

Micellar water is a cosmetic product that is used to remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the face. Micellar water is made up of water mixed with soap, hydrating chemicals, and perfumes. If swallowed, it is unlikely that a small amount of micellar water will result in poisoning, but it may cause vomiting or diarrhea. Micellar water can also be irritating if it gets in the eyes.

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Swallowing Soap: Is It Safe?

Soaps are anionic surfactants used for washing and cleaning. Swallowing a small amount of soap is usually not harmful. It can irritate the mouth and throat and cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some people may be allergic to some of the ingredients in soap, which can result in difficulty breathing, skin irritation and rashes.

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My Child Drank Perfume: Prevention and Treatment Tips

Most fragrance products contain alcohol, which can cause serious effects in children. Fragrance products can also cause skin irritation and allergic reactions, which will usually go away if you stop using the product.

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Tea Tree Oil: Remedy and Poison

Tea tree oil has been used as a "natural" remedy for a long time, especially for skin afflictions. There is very little scientific evidence that tea tree oil is effective for most skin conditions. It is poisonous if swallowed, so it should not be used in or around the mouth.

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National Poison Control Call Statistics, 2019

In 2019, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for over 2.1 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 15 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one- and two-year-olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (43%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.

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Poison Statistics, National Data, 2017

In 2017, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.12 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 14.9 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one and two year olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (45%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.

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Poison Statistics, National Data, 2018

In 2018, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.1 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 15 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one- and two-year-olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (44%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.

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Are Chinaberry Trees Poisonous?

Chinaberry trees are an invasive species that can be harmful if any part is chewed on or swallowed. Ingestions of small amounts of plant material can cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhea within 1 hour. Most reports of large ingestions resulting in severe symptoms have occurred in animals.

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