This month’s question was what are the substances most often swallowed by children under age five (reported by Poison control Centers)? They are:
- Plants
- Soaps, detergents, cleaners
- Perfume, cologne, toilet water
- Antihistamines, cold medications
- Vitamins, minerals
- Aspirin
- Household disinfectants, deodorizers
- Insecticides
- Miscellaneous painkillers
- Fingernail preparations
- Liniments
- Household bleach
- Miscellaneous external medicines
- Cosmetic lotions, creams
The question (and answer) were found on p. 8 of The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook by Carol Turkington. The book was published in 1999 by Checkmark books.
