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Poison Calls Surge as Kids and Mushrooms Threaten | Belfast News
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Poison calls are surging—up 4% last year to over 11,000—with kids under 15 at the center of most incidents. Medications like paracetamol and ibuprofen top the list, but household items including detergent pods and dishwasher tablets are also causing trouble. With foraging season approaching, experts warn mushroom misidentification can be deadly—and cannabis vapes are sending patients to ERs due to unknown ingredients. The National Poisons Centre, celebrating 15 years of service, fields calls from both the public and healthcare pros, 24/7, ready to help when everyday stuff turns dangerous.
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