Risks of Household Chemicals for Children: Prevention of Poisonings
The Odesa Regional Center for Emergency Medical Assistance and Disaster Medicine warns about alarming cases of children accidentally poisoning themselves with household chemicals that have occurred recently.
«Children left unattended may inadvertently consume cleaning agents, open medicine bottles, or handle hazardous substances. Such situations can lead to chemical burns and severe poisonings,» the statement reads.
For instance, a 3-year-old boy ingested a household cleaning product, resulting in a chemical burn to his mouth and hospitalization. A 1-year and 8-month-old girl bit into a bottle of eye drops and was admitted to the hospital with acute oral poisoning, while another one-year-old girl accidentally drank a grease cleaner and was hospitalized with suspected esophageal burn.
Additionally, two twin boys aged 1 year and 3 months were poisoned by a rodenticide. Their condition is stable, and they are under medical observation.
The Emergency Medical Center urges parents to closely monitor their children, explain the dangers of unknown substances, and keep medications and household chemicals out of reach. In case of suspected poisoning or burns, immediately call 103. Every minute can save a child's health and life.
