Protect your children — practice medication safety

Columbus Community Hospital is raising awareness about the importance of medication safety, urging parents to keep medicines out of children's reach. According to the CDC, around 35,000 children visit emergency rooms annually due to accidental medication ingestion. Simple actions like storing medicines in high, secure places and keeping them in child-resistant containers can prevent such incidents. Dr. Mark Howerter, the hospital's chief medical officer, emphasizes the importance of vigilance, as children can mistake pills for candy. In case of emergencies, parents are advised to contact Poison Help.

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