Calls to poison centers for fentanyl exposure in kids increased nearly 54-fold since 2016Calls to poison centers for illicit fentanyl exposures in kids under 6 years old increased from 10 cases in 2016 to 539 in 2023, according to a press release from America's Poison Centers. (STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images)Data from United States poison centers are self-reported and may not capture every possible exposure to a toxin, as bystanders may call 911 or seek help elsewhere. MORE: Video 4 dead, more than 50 suspected drug overdoses in Austin 'outbreak': OfficialsChildren exposed to illicit fentanyl experience symptoms like loss of consciousness and slowed or stopped breathing, according to America's Poison Centers. Parents of young children should ensure all drugs or other potentially poisonous substances are kept up high and out of reach, the organization adds. Calls to poison centers for fentanyl exposure in kids increased nearly 54-fold since 2016 originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News May 11, 2024 12:36 UTC