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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Rachel Dobkin

Health officials sound the alarm over viral ‘Benadryl challenge’ after 5 kids hospitalized in San Diego

Health officials have sounded the alarm over the viral so-called Benadryl challenge after at least five kids were hospitalized in San Diego.

The challenge, which began spreading on social media years ago, continues to harm children who are encouraged to take dangerous amounts of the over-the-counter allergy medication in an attempt to induce hallucinations.

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