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Pediatric Nicotine Ingestions

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In the last five years, the popularity of nicotine pouches and the cases of accidental pediatric nicotine pouch ingestions have risen significantly. From 2020-2023 there was a 763% increase in pediatric nicotine pouch exposure. Pouches usually contain between 12-15 mg of nicotine and are often not in child-resistant containers. Ingesting that level of nicotine can lead to severe toxicity in children 5 and under. The toxic effects range from nausea and vomiting to seizure, coma, and even death. Over half of children who ingest nicotine products have no reported effect or minor effects (56.4%) from the ingestion according to cases reported in the NPDS from the U.S. poison centers. Previously used nicotine pouches still contain residual nicotine and can lead to serious health effects if ingested by a child, highlighting the importance of storing the pouches out of reach or in child-resistant containers.

For help during a poison emergency call the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222.

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National Poison Prevention Week

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March 15-22, 2025, is National Poison Prevention Week. NPPW is used to raise awareness of risks associated with poisonous substances, safety precautions, and the use of the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) and website, PoisonHelp.org. In case of a poison emergency, call the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222). If someone is unconscious, seizing, or unable to breathe, dial 911 right away.

According to America’ s Poison Centers, 90% of poisonings happen in homes in America each year, and more than 70% of people who call Poison Help get the help they need right where they are. The Poison Help hotline has many locations across the United States. In Virginia, we have the Virginia Poison Center and the Blue Ridge Poison Center. They are free 24/7 emergency services that assess situations and provide first-aid actions. These services help physicians and residents in Virginia with poisonous chemical exposure. They have specially trained registered nurses answering calls to provide assistance and treatment at the call center. If the poisoning is serious, the call center will refer the person to the nearest health care facility equipped to handle poisonings.

Related webpages:

Poison Centers | Poison Help

National Capital Poison Center

National Poison Prevention Week 2022

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This week is National Poison Prevention Week. People of all ages are at risk of poisoning, from things as varied as insect stings, medication overdoses, eating or touching poisonous plants, accidental exposure to household cleaners, or recreational drugs. If you or a loved one may have been poisoned, you can call 1-800-222-1222 to reach local Poison Center staff for advice. Poison Center staff are experts in poisoning, and can help you determine whether you should seek medical help.  Add the National Poison Centers hotline to your contacts list to be able to rapidly contact poison experts no matter where you are in the country.

National Poison Prevention Week 2021, March 21 – 27

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This coming week is National Poison Prevention week, a week dedicated to raising awareness to poison control centers and the Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222). The American Association of Poison Control Centers has events scheduled throughout the week to help you and your children learn about how to prevent accidental poisonings.

Poison Prevention Week 2021 Event Schedule