Spray cleaners are a poison hazard to babies, toddlers
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And adults as well, for that matter. But especially the kids. Spray cleaners send thousands of babies and toddlers to the emergency room each year, according to a new study.
Nearly 12,000 children under age 5 go to the emergency room each year because of injuries caused by household cleaning products, according to a study in today’s Pediatrics. 40% of those injuries, or nearly 4,800 cases, are caused by spray bottles, which typically don’t have child-resistant caps. The study involved 267,269 children.
Spray cleaners can contain a wide range of hazardous chemicals, from ammonia to bleach. And more than 740 of all small children injured by cleaning supplies in 2006 had symptoms that were life-threatening or caused long-term disabilities.
Last Updated on August 5th, 2010
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