Remind Parents About "Caution Over Convenience" With Med Storage

August 2017

Medication poisoning in children is still a big problem.

About 70% of parents store meds within a child's reach...and about 60,000 kids each year are accidentally poisoned.

The usual culprits in pediatric poisonings are opioids, iron, and acetaminophen.

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Table of Contents

Emergency Preparedness Have an Action Plan to Help Prevent Robberies in Your Pharmacy
Transitions of Care Look for Med Issues as Patients Transition Out of the Hospital
Anticholinergics Point Out When Older Patients Get Risky Anticholinergic Meds
Poisoning Remind Parents About "Caution Over Convenience" With Med Storage
Breastfeeding Watch for Breastfeeding Moms Getting an Antibiotic
Vaccines Encourage Adolescents to Get Needed Vaccines
Dermatology Help Patients Find Effective Treatments for Poison Ivy
Menopause Ensure Women Getting Hormone Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms Stay Safe
Beta-Blockers Implement Strategies So Heart Attack Patients Use Beta-Blockers Appropriately
Seizures Watch for Situations That May Increase the Risk of Drug-Induced Seizures