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The flea medications and heartworm pills that millions of Americans give to their pets pose poisoning risks to any children in the home

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Pose a Poisoning Risk to Children

Not uncommon for toddlers to ingest medications intended for dogs and cats
Exposure to high concentrations of lead -- often found in glazes that line traditional Mexican ceramics

Lead Poisoning Possible From Glazed Mexican Ceramics

Canadian woman's illness highlights danger from glazes with high lead levels
From 1999 to 2014 the numbers of deaths

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths Down 1999 to 2014

Additional study needed to demonstrate the efficacy of residential CO alarms
No amount of lead exposure is safe for children

AAP: No Amount of Lead Exposure Is Safe for Children

American Academy of Pediatrics calls for stronger regulations and new laws to protect children
Calls to poison control centers about young children's exposure to e-cigarettes have increased significantly in recent years

E-Cigarette Poisonings Rising Quickly Among Young Children

Swallowing the liquid nicotine appears to affect children under 6 the most
A growing number of small children are getting their hands and mouths on colorful detergent packets

Detergent Packets a Growing Poison Danger to Children

Experts say parents of young children should not have these products in the home
A beauty clay sold at major retail outlets may put users at risk for lead poisoning

FDA Warns of Lead Poisoning Risk From Cosmetic Clay

Agency tells users of Bentonite Me Baby to stop using product, get checked by their doctor
Infants are just as susceptible to accidental poisonings as older children are

Infants, Not Just Older Children, at Risk of Accidental Poisonings

Common dangers include acetaminophen, cough/cold meds, ibuprofen, and diaper rash creams
The off-road motor sport known as mud bogging can put drivers and passengers at risk of potentially lethal carbon monoxide poisoning

Motor Sport Tied to Carbon Monoxide Poisonings, Deaths

In 'mud-bogging,' experts recommend getting out of stuck vehicles, and having portable CO detectors
Electronic cigarette use is associated with a decrease in tobacco smoke toxicant exposure in those who quit smoking

E-Cigarette Use Cuts Tobacco Smoke Toxicant Exposure

Decrease in toxicant exposure for those who quit smoking and for dual users