Toddlers most impacted by vape poisonings: Study Researchers say educational campaigns ‘are warranted’ after finding toddlers account for 56% of e-cigarette exposures.
‘Extremely worrying’ spike in kids swallowing others’ medicines In a poignant reminder for GPs, a new US study found double the amount of children are having seizures after ingesting prescription medications or illicit drugs.
Overdose figures prompt calls to reduce paracetamol pack size Annual poisoning cases in Australia related to the over-the-counter painkillers increased by nearly 45% over 10 years.
Promoting public health online: Children’s medication NPS MedicineWise brings informed advice on children’s medication to where much of the discussion is taking place – social media.