COVID-19 Advisory
If you or your child has COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough or shortness of breath) or other COVID-19 concerns, call your child’s doctor or visit Children’s Online Urgent Care.
If you or your child has COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough or shortness of breath) or other COVID-19 concerns, call your child’s doctor or visit Children’s Online Urgent Care.
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With the holiday season in full swing, batteries are everywhere: toys, decorations, musical greeting cards and more. It’s very quick and easy for kids, especially crawlers and toddlers, to snatch a battery from one of these items and swallow it.
Battery ingestion, whether of the coin-sized button variety or even bigger batteries like AAAs, is potentially very dangerous. The lodged battery emits a current that can result in a severe burn to the esophagus.
Sometimes it may not even be obvious at first that there is something wrong, but parents can watch out for signs and symptoms, including:
Batteries are not the only choking hazards around the house this time of year. Some other common high-risk items are ornaments, tree needles and candy.
If you suspect your child has swallowed a battery or any other dangerous item, take him or her to the emergency room immediately. Do not induce vomiting or have your child eat or drink anything until medically assessed.
Call 911 right away if your child cannot breathe and his or her lips are blue. You should also call 911 if you suspect your child has swallowed something, and he or she is vomiting blood.
Watch my recent TV interview on this topic to learn more.
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