http://ifallsdailyjournal.com/news/health-news/medication-safety-around-children-10236 Comments for "Medication safety around children" en http://ifallsdailyjournal.com/news/health-news/medication-safety-around-children-10236 <p>By MICHELLE INGLE, Kootasca Head Start</p> <p>More than 50,000 children are treated each year in emergency rooms for accidental ingestion of medications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<br /> The following are some things that parents and other adults can do to stop this from happening.<br /> • Keep all medications out of the reach of children. This includes over-the-counter medications and vitamins.<br /> • Always buy medications that have a child-proof cover.<br /> • After taking medication, always put the cover back on tightly.<br /> • Store medications in a locked cabinet.</p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://ifallsdailyjournal.com/news/health-news/medication-safety-around-children-10236">read more</a></p> http://ifallsdailyjournal.com/news/health-news/medication-safety-around-children-10236#comments Health News Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:36:50 -0500 Journal Staff 10236 at http://ifallsdailyjournal.com