Poison centers get reports of kids ingesting hand sanitizer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Children younger than 5 years may be at risk for accidental poisoning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday, News 8’s medical reporter, Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed., discussed a recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The report assessed 55 poison control centers across the U.S. Nearly 50% of their calls were from parents or caregivers reporting their child had ingested a disinfectant, specifically hand sanitizer.
Watch the video for details.