How to Keep Children Safe from Poison via Household Hazards During the COVID-19 Pandemic




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Summary: Learn how to keep children safe and away from injury or poison via household hazards during the COVID-19 pandemic.As more people are taking extra steps to sanitize their homes, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in calls to the Poison Control Center.  Dr. Benjamin Hoffman is a pediatrician and nationally recognized expert in child injury prevention and education. He currently serves as Director of the Tom Sargent Safety Center at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hoffman joins host Melanie Cole, MS, to share information on poison risks during this time, as well as how to keep children safe and away from injury or poison via things like cannabis products or medications during the COVID-19 pandemic.