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What to Do If a Child Swallows the Wrong Medication: Immediate Steps to Save a Life

What to Do If a Child Swallows the Wrong Medication: Immediate Steps to Save a Life
Posted by: Dorian Wellings in: Health and Medicine
23 Jan | 11:57 AM

If a child swallows the wrong medication, act fast. Call Poison Control immediately, remove visible pills, and watch for life-threatening symptoms. Do not induce vomiting. Prevention through locked storage saves lives.

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