What are the most common exposures the Poison Center is consulted on?
The most common exposures are medications that resemble candy or flavored drinks. The medication may not only resemble candy in looks, but may also be made to taste good. Chewable medications are the most common. Young children will drink substances that resemble liquids we normally drink. Household products resembling Kool-Aid are often tasted by children. Commonly, young children will drink cough and cold syrups, asthma syrups, liquid acetaminophen or Tylenol and liquid antibiotics. Other common substances involved in accidental poisonings in children include common household products, cleaning products, personal care products, plants and berries. Poisonings can also result from exposure to gases (carbon monoxide), improperly prepared and/or stored food, and from insect/animal bites or stings. What is the truth about Poinsettias? The fact is that they are not poisonous. Nor are they edible and it can be expected that, when eaten in quantity, they may cause stomach upset with possible
