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Suneeta Sunny

Keep Kids Safe From 'Granny's Purse Syndrome': Pediatrician's Tips To Avoid Accidental Poisoning

Every year around 49 kids below the age of 10 lose their lives to accidental poisoning. (Credit: Image by Freepik)

The holiday season is all about festive cheer, family gatherings, and kids enjoying extra time with grandparents and extended family. But amidst the laughter and celebrations, there should be extra caution to avoid unexpected hazards.

Dr. Meghan Martin, a Florida-based pediatric emergency physician known on TikTok as Beachgem10, is raising the alarm about an unexpected holiday hazard she calls "Granny's purse syndrome." This happens when curious young children get into their grandparents' unsecured medications, often left on low shelves, in handbags, or non-child-resistant containers.

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