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This week on Healthwatch, we're talking about keeping kids safe. Any parent will know that small children love to put things in their mouths. That puts them at higher risk for poisoning. Even things that can be beneficial to older people may be dangerous to children.
One example is prenatal vitamins. They're beneficial to an expectant mother, but doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center say the high iron content of these vitamins can be toxic to small children.
Dr. Kathleen Delaney, a UT Southwestern emergency medicine specialist, says you should keep prenatal vitamins - like all other drugs and vitamins - out of reach of children. If you think a toddler has swallowed prenatal vitamins, head immediately for the nearest emergency room.
Next on Healthwatch: What hazards might lurk in your lawn?
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April 2005
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