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Hospital’s holiday display is a powerful reminder to keep meds out of kids’ reach

Can you tell which one is made of candy and which one is made of household medications? Ok, it might not be so hard for us adults to tell the difference, but this photo is a powerful illustration of how important it is to keep medications out of the reach of children. The photo was […]

Can you tell which one is made of candy and which one is made of household medications?

Ok, it might not be so hard for us adults to tell the difference, but this photo is a powerful illustration of how important it is to keep medications out of the reach of children.

The photo was shared on a Facebook group for pharmaceutical professionals and is apparently on display at a children’s hospital, although the poster didn’t say which one.

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According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, pharmaceuticals account for 40 percent of exposures in children under age 6 reported to poison centers.