296 Calls Made To Posions Centre Over Children Eating Hand Sanitiser.

Friday, 21 May 2021 09:29

While 10 children admitted to one hospital this year after eating cannabis products

The National Poisons Information Centre got 296 calls about children consuming hand-sanitiser last year.

The product has become an essential item during the pandemic.

The centre also got 118 calls about kids consuming bleach, and 125 relating to washing-up liquid.

Dr Paddy Fitzpatrick, a consultant in paediatric emergency medicine, says cleaning agents can cause serious damage to children.

If poisoning is suspected, healthcare professionals can call @IrelandNpic on 01 809 2566 for 24hr advice. Members of the public can call the Public Poisons Line on 01 809 2166 for advice from 8am-10pm.
Store poisons out of sight & reach of children https://t.co/XqCepptK0e
— NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre (@IrelandNpic) May 21, 2021

Ten children have been admitted to one hospital this year after eating cannabis products and getting poisoned.

Children's Health Ireland, which runs four Dublin hospitals, says it's a 'worrying trend'.

Edible cannabis jellies are becoming more widely available here - although they're illegal.

Dr Paddy Fitzpatrick, a consultant in paediatric emergency medicine with CHI, says they can have devastating consequences.

More from National News

Department Of Housing Shifts Blame On To Council As Kildare Families Priced Out Of "Affordable" Housing Again

In a statement to Kfm News, the Department said the Barracksfield West development is part of the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, and that the minimum prices, about 24% below market value, were decided by the Council.
Outbreak Of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed In Carlow Turkey Flock

All flock owners have been urged to be vigilant for signs of bird flu and to maintain biosecurity measures
Lidl To Open Country’s First Net Zero Energy Store In Maynooth This Thursday

Designed in partnership with the Irish Green Building Council, the supermarket will generate as much energy as it consumes annually.
Contract For Maynooth Eastern Ring Road Project Awarded To Company Based In Kilcullen

The new single carriageway relief road will connect the R405 Celbridge Road in the south to the R148 Leixlip Road in the north.
Policy Shift Allows Private Sector To Construct Wastewater Plants For New Housing

Up until now, only Uisce Eireann has been allowed do this.
Parents Invited To Take Part In Major Survey On Primary Education’s Future

Audio

95 per cent of the country’s almost 3,100 primary schools fall under the patronage of religious bodies, according to figures from Education & Training Boards Ireland.
New "Affordable" Naas Homes Cost More Than Families Are Allowed To Borrow From Council

The same issue arose at Lattin Place on Rathasker Road because the three-beds started at €365,000, just five thousand euro over the loan threshold limit.
Minister Lawless Sought Legal Advice Over Claims Apprentice Electricians Bought Exam Papers For €50

Audio

Mr Lawless sought advice from the Attorney General on whether the matter should be referred to An Garda Síochána.