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We came across a great blog entry from our colleagues at the Illinois Poison Center. They summarize findings from the article: Adverse events from cough and cold medications after a market withdrawal of products labeled for infants, published in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
From their blog:
The study compared [...]
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 [...]
